In Oaxaca there is a great textile tradition that goes back to pre-Hispanic times (loom pedals) and is diversified and enriched with the arrival of the Spanish and pedals and shuttle looms. There are a variety of textile crafts from villages near the city of Oaxaca, and other regions of the state. All designs and distinctive for its highly original colors that identify each region.

Textiles identifying Oaxaca City are especially linen products, famous for their unique designs reminiscent of pre- Hispanic and colonial. It is traditionally made pedal loom and shuttles, cotton yarn, natural color and dyed with natural and artificial dyes. Increased production items include: tablecloths, napkins, rugs, curtains, bedspreads, pillowcases and towels. They are designed to meet its utilitarian function and decorative pieces look like real.

The colors that stain these products come from the same nature, such as the cochineal insect nocheztli cactus, which stains red and purple. The jiuquilitl or indigo for blue. The tishinda, a marine snail, gives purple. The black leaves acacia pod and coffee, walnut shell. And so many other tones.

The production of this craft includes blouses, dresses, bags, shawls, hammocks, cushions, blankets and bedspreads, tablecloths and napkins, rugs, curtains, dolls, ribbons and sashes, entangling skirts and hats.