In October 2025, expert dyers and weavers Bertha Estrada Huipe and her son Mateo visited Columbia University from Michoacán, Mexico. Over 10 days, they introduced students to Purépecha dyeing and weaving traditions.
Step into the laboratory with Bertha, Mateo, Professor Pamela Smith, and the students to learn more about the dyeing process.
This video was recorded and edited by Lan Li.
