The Golden Gate Bridge as seen from Baker Beach, a public beach at the South end of the bridge on the Pacific Ocean.
The Textile Museum of Oaxaca celebrated its Grand Opening in April of 2008 with an exhibit entitled, "From Mitla to Sumatra: The Art of the Woven Fret," featuring handmade indigenous clothing from Iran to Burma.
Baker Beach is located at the South end of the Golden Gate Bridge on the Pacific Ocean. Approximately a mile long, Baker Beach is part of the Golden Gate National Recreational Area and is said to be the site of the first Burning Man events.
Featuring wraps, scarves, shirts and adornments from Thailand to Oaxaca for the current exhibit.
The museum's collection has surpassed five thousand pieces from indigenous cultures around the world.
In the centuries-old Capilla de Rosario, dozens of handmade mannequins help bring to life traditional dress from Iran, Afghanistan, Uzbekistan, Congo, Peru, Japan, China and all over Mexico.
Museo Textil de Oaxaca.
Grand Opening April 2008.
Housed in a renovated 18th century private house and 16th Century ex-convent in the town's historic center. Featuring textiles from all over the world.
From Nueva Leon, Mexico. 19th Century, left, and 20th Century, right.
Museo Textil de Oaxaca.
Grand Opening April 2008.
Shoulder cloth. Mid 20th Century.
El Museo Textil de Oaxaca calls home the Ex-Convent of St. Paul, which had its own grand opening five centuries ago.
Museo Textil de Oaxaca
Grand Opening April 2008
The original 18th Century railing in the Textile Museum of Oaxaca, which opened in April of 2008.