The tissue of the palm is a custom that has been passed from generation to generation in Mixtec families, especially in villages that are remote from the city, where it is common to see ladies sitting outside their homes, weaving her fingers from bags to hats.

This is how some people live in the 165 municipalities Mixtec, especially older adults do not even need to look down to know how your tissue, because there are so many years of experience that their fingers will crossing the palms to shape the piece they would like to create even in a talk between friends or family.

One of the many villages that became entrenched at this craftsmanship is Zapotitlán Palmas, a municipality located in the district of Huajuapan.

Currently the products are made with natural palm grows up to 70 feet high and closed the range covers up to six inches wide, are from backpacks, tenates, blowers and hats, which for 500 years became belongings of comfort for families, and gradually introduced brooms and toys. Even with palm fiber, naturally resists out of craftsmanship.