Rebozo Use in Pregnancy
Birth and Postpartum
From being worn as a shawl to providing support for the pregnant belly during pregnancy, assisting with labor, wearing your baby, indulging in rebozo massage, and even participating in the revered Closing of The Bones ceremonial rituals—the rebozo embodies a world of traditions.
Thanks to the iconic Frida Kahlo, renowned for her stunning rebozos, this timeless garment has been recognized as a symbol of Mexican cultural heritage and a profound expression of Mexican identity. Mexican midwives have long utilized the rebozo for rhythmic massages, offering comfort and relief throughout the journey of pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period.
I am committed to sourcing the finest rebozos, meticulously handcrafted with love and skill. All my rebozos are 100% cotton and directly sourced from Oaxaca, Mexico. I have established a cherished relationship with a local family who collaborates with dedicated artisans that have poured their hearts into the craft for over 45 years.
Oaxaca offers two distinct traditional rebozo styles. The chilly mountain region weaves rebozos from warm sheep wool, providing a cozy embrace. On the other hand, the valleys of Oaxaca produce rebozos woven with lighter cotton, offering a gentle and breathable texture. While some artisans continue to employ traditional black strap looms, others have adopted the petal loom, a weaving technique introduced by the Spaniards during their vibrant journey through Mexico.
Thanks to the iconic Frida Kahlo, renowned for her stunning rebozos, this timeless garment has been recognized as a symbol of Mexican cultural heritage and a profound expression of Mexican identity. Mexican midwives have long utilized the rebozo for rhythmic massages, offering comfort and relief throughout the journey of pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period.
I am committed to sourcing the finest rebozos, meticulously handcrafted with love and skill. All my rebozos are 100% cotton and directly sourced from Oaxaca, Mexico. I have established a cherished relationship with a local family who collaborates with dedicated artisans that have poured their hearts into the craft for over 45 years.
Oaxaca offers two distinct traditional rebozo styles. The chilly mountain region weaves rebozos from warm sheep wool, providing a cozy embrace. On the other hand, the valleys of Oaxaca produce rebozos woven with lighter cotton, offering a gentle and breathable texture. While some artisans continue to employ traditional black strap looms, others have adopted the petal loom, a weaving technique introduced by the Spaniards during their vibrant journey through Mexico.
Manteadas
In English this translates to Rebozo Alignment, traditional midwives describe the Manteada as "body rocking on a rebozo or shawl, with precise rhythmic movements.” This technique is used to accommodate the baby, if the mother's internal organs have been displaced during pregnancy or after childbirth. Smooth and precise movements swaying for about fifteen minutes produces deep relaxation, helping even at the time of delivery to alleviate your pain. The Pateras ( Mexican Midwives) believe that this helps to replace the organs, and to "affirm the waist" and “collect the womb because it is loose.” In this traditional technique a rebozo or a shawl is used, moving from one side of the body to the other in order to work with accumulated tension and emotions, resulting in relaxation, and immediate liberation from these feelings.
