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Santa Ana del Valle--
the other rug-weaving town
Santa Ana lies just north of Route 190, which runs east from Oaxaca towards Mitla. It's a quiet and tranquil pueblo devoted, like it's big sister, Teotitlan del Valle, to rug weaving.
Santa Ana's main attractions can all be found around the tranquil central square--a market featuring handwoven rugs, many dyed using only natural colors; Shan-Dany, a small museum displaying artifacts and photos of the town's history and prehistory; a beautiful 16th century church; and a small but interesting church museum.
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Rug market--no crowds! |
The church--simple on the outside . . . |
. . . .but exquisite inside |
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| Prehispanic stone figurine from beneath the town plaza |
The keeper of the keys |
Ancient mask of Death |
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Radiant image of the Virgin--in the church museum |
Hand-cranked bell wheel--ask to hear it! |
Ancient loom--in the town museum |
