Huarache
Monday, August 2, 2010
My first huarache experiment lasted one week. I wove the laces from 100% baby alpaca wool. They are super soft and strong. However, the laces got frizzy where I tied the half-hitch. So they didn't pass the test.Today I started to replace the wool laces with a beautiful red and gray hemp weave. The toe area is woven tube style, and then the lace flattens out to display an aesthetically pleasing pattern. However, I couldn't force the lace through the huarache holes... at least not without cursing. After a great deal of frustration, I managed to force the lace through one of six holes.
This is the end of my huarache experiment for now. But since they are ever-so-comfortable to wear, I will return. I love walking barefoot, and my huarache's are the next best thing.
NEXT UP: I will practice making waraji soles (see previous post) so that I can attach huarache style laces in a more practical manner.
