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Peyote People-The Huichol Indians of Mexico |
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Welcome to Milagros de Mexico, proud Ebay powersellers and Paypal verified, we have an office in Toronto, Canada for your convinience but are based in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico where we have run a Native Folk Art Gallery since 1997. Milagros de Mexico have been recognized by the Huichol Traditional Government of San
Andres Cohamiata for its work in the community, and founded a fair trade co-operative called Peyote People that promotes Cultural Authenticity by working with Huichol that are actively involved in the preservation of their cultures traditions. We guarantee our collections Ethnographic Authenticity based on the World Trade Organizations definition of 'geographic indicators' and the Mexican Goverments recognition of San Andres Cohamiata as a Huichol Ceremonial Center.
For more information on the Huichol be sure to visit www.peyotepeople.com or come and visit us in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico:
Milagros de Mexico
L. Cardenas #270
Col. E. Zapata
Puerto Vallarta
Jalisco, Mexico
48380
tel.: (322)222-6268
[email protected]
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The Sierra Madre Mountains have for centuries provided protection for the Huichol from the encroachment of Western Civilization. |
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San Andres Cohamiata, nestled on a table top 7,500ft up |
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Jesus Jimenez wives and daughter |
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Huichol Easter Ceremony takes place in the town square |
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Peyoteros busy painting their faces before the Easter ceremony begings |
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Peyote Cactus |
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Eduardo Ortiz de la Cruz |
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Santos and Marielena Villa busy preparing for the start of the Rain Making Ceremony Jikory Nierra. |
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