Recycled Huipiles: Unraveling Traditions?

Recycled Huipiles: Unraveling Tradition? is an ethical investigation of the use of used huipiles in mass production, and a call to action to preserve the ancient and intricate art of backstrap weaving in the Maya community. Co-directed by Erin Semine Kökdil and Jenn Miller Scarnato. Tela Film Productions.

SYNOPSIS Recycled Huipiles: Unraveling Tradition? is an ethical investigation of the use of used huipiles in mass production, and a call to action to preserve the ancient and intricate art of backstrap weaving in the Maya community.

2015 || 17 min || Digital || Color — Co-Director || Co-Cinematographer || Co-Editor