ActivitiesBlogchatter A2Z 2021

Mexican Huichol inspired Yarn painting

Huichol inspired Yarn painting is an absolutely wonderful activity for kids all age!

In this Huichol inspired yarn painting project, kids can create a colourful, textured piece of art using just 2 items- yarn and glue.  easy right? Well, it is super easy and super fun as the entire process is a low-mess activity and enough to keep kids busy for hours. So, do try these Huichol inspired Yarn painting activities ideas and let me know what you tried.

 

What is a traditional Huichol yarn painting?

Huichol yarn painting is a style of folk Mexican yarn art. Nierikas (pronounced as Near-eeka) are the traditional form of yarn paintings made by the Huichol people. They use natural glue which is made from tree resin and beeswax. The glue is applied to a board and then the yarn is pressed into it to make the pattern. It is then left to harden.
The symbols used on the Nierikas are based on their myths and folk stories.
Using lengths of yarn begin pressing the yarn onto the tile.  If you want to move it that’s
 

Make your own Huichol inspired yarn painting of a sun?

 
  1.  to make it simple, use coloured cardboard and wipe it clean
  2. Select a centre point and drop some adhesive.
  3. Stick a piece of yarn and press it. Now start making circles around it,
  4. You may select different colours after few circles to make the pattern.
  5. Once you get the sun as big as you want. cut the yarn
  6. Add rays around it using the same technique
Mexican Huichol inspired Sun painting for kids
Mexican Huichol inspired Sun painting for kids

Or Try making a Handprint craft

Mexican Huichol inspired Hand print painting for kids
Mexican Huichol inspired Handprint painting for kids

There are various possible ways to explore Huichol inspired Yarn painting project with kids. Hope this post has motivated you enough to make your own version with your child today!  Follow #TnM_Activites for many such ideas on Instagram @tuggu.n.mommy and Facebook @tuggunmommy

” THIS POST IS WRITTEN AS A PART OF  BLOGCHATTERS A 2 Z CHALLENGE FOR THE LETTER Y”.
YOU MAY READ ALL THE POSTS HERE.

COPYRIGHT NOTICE –
© GUNJAN GUPTA UPADHYAY. UNAUTHORIZED USE OR DUPLICATION OF THIS MATERIAL WITHOUT EXPRESS AND WRITTEN PERMISSION FROM THE AUTHOR IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED. ANY EXCERPTS OR LINKS TO BE USED, PROVIDED FULL AND CLEAR CREDIT IS PROVIDED WITH PROPER LINKS TO GUNJAN GUPTA UPADHYAY OR TUGGUNMOMMY.COM. THIS IS TO BE DONE WITH THE RIGHT AND SPECIFIC DIRECTION TO THE ORIGINAL CONTENT.

Your comments are valuable to us, do leave us one here: