The Colours of the Earth

In this exhibition, you can see the results of a large-scale project carried out in 30 villages in Mexico. The artist Carlos Barrera Reyes worked with many women there. Together, they rediscovered old dyeing techniques and developed new ideas. Using special weaving devices that are tied around the waist, they wove colourful fabrics. These are used to sew huipiles – traditional dresses worn by many women in Mexico. In our workshop, you will learn how to spin and dye thread and weave it into fabric. The patterns on the fabrics tell little stories. At the end, you can design your own huipil and pattern!

This workshop in German is part of the WIENXTRA-Kinderaktiv programme.

Tickets:
Participation: € 4.50 for children and adults
Regular museum admission for accompanying adults, children free of charge
Participation with WienXtra-Kinderaktivcard:
Children € 3.50 / adults € 6 (museum admission included)
Participation with Annual Ticket: € 3.50 for children and adults
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Meeting point: Hall of Columns

With the Annual Family Ticket for 2 adults and their children under the age of 19, you receive a Museum Gift Bag with numerous offers, discounts, and gifts. Detailed information can be found at www.khm.at/familie.