NEO-MAPUCHE TEXTILE ART

Mapuche weavers of Chile are experimenting with non-traditional dyes and abstract compositions in their famed woven ponchos and belts, sometimes collaborating with urban designers to place Mapuche symbols on sneakers or streetwear. This neo-Mapuche art keeps symbols like the cultrun (cosmos circle) alive in fresh contexts. It’s an inclusive cultural evolution, empowering Mapuche youth and spreading appreciation for their geometrical aesthetics and resilient spirit into mainstream fashion and art.