This is a collection of information and imagery that I am using as part of a lesson plan in my unit curriculum.

1. Huichol Yarn Painting A resolution for severe bullying and social injustice, such as the Mexican Drug War.

3. Huichol People live in Central Mexico and are known for their bright colorful yarn art believe their deified ancient ancestors, the First People, once dwelled in the Wirikuta desert were driven out into the Sierra Madre Occidental to live a mortal agrarian existence

6. Huichol Art personal and captivating with intricate designs, vibrant colors and sacred symbols. an expression of deeply held spiritual beliefs. features prominent symbols

9. HuicholArt Continued art is a means of encoding and channeling sacred knowledge. art is a form of prayer, providing direct communion with the sacred realm Jicuri, the peyote plant, is considered the plant of life, promoting harmonious relations with the gods. often represented as an ear of corn

12. Yarn Paintingsuggestions & Ideas Create a yarn painting to represent culturally significant subject matter (events, moments, or objects) that are important in your life. Think about using subject matter that would bring an end to social injustice. Use your artwork to represent freedom for those who are being bullied.

13. Examples of Yarn Art

23. Sources http://www.indigoarts.com/gallery_huicholart1.html http://www.mexicanartdealing.com/ http://www.indigoarts.com/gallery_huichol_benitez6.html http://artwithmrssmith.blogspot.com/2010/10/huichol-yarn-painting.html