Christina Hattler (b.1974) was raised in Miami, Florida, has a foundation in fashion design from Pratt Institute in New York and currently lives and works in Oaxaca, Mexico. She relocated to Mexico in the early 2000’s and founded the craft-focused brand Mexchic, where she creates handmade wearable textile art and objects.

Her series of handwoven tapestries and objects titled “Quetzalcoatl” blending pop art and feminism with ancient symbolism was exhibited in the show  “Una Modernidad hecha a mano, diseño artesanal en Mexico 1952-2022” at both the Museum of Contemporary Art at UNAM in Mexico City and at The Contemporary Museum of Art in Monterrey, MX. Her work has been recognized by publications such as The New York Times, Selvedge, Architectural Digest, and Financial Times and her pieces are held in private collections globally.

Christina’s research-based art practice, focuses on local, undervalued materials and the ancient art of natural dying. The work she creates merges traditional and experimental techniques which explore personal themes of mysticism, feminism and transformations in natural world. Her work is characterized by layered textural surfaces with a delicate lightness, achieved through a highly ritualistic creation process. 

Woman with gray hair smiling while sitting on a sofa with white textiles and braided fabric, surrounded by a neutral-toned, serene environment.
Two dogs outside a house on a sunny patio, one black and one white, next to a large planter with red leaves, with a hammock hanging nearby.
Room with a variety of handmade brooms, rakes, and brushes leaning against a wall, a wooden table with bowls and decorative items, and a rolled mat in the corner.
Person holding raw cotton in a wicker basket
Black and white image of a person with tied back hair, wearing a sleeveless top, sitting in front of a vertical weaving loom.
Metal shelves with hanging brown paper, cardboard boxes, packaging materials, and a wooden spinning wheel in a workshop.
Assorted natural materials on wooden table, including dried herbs, seeds, black stones, and a ceramic bowl.
Knitting setup on a wooden table with blue yarn, knitting needles, intricate knitted pieces, and a cassette tape with unwound tape ribbon.
Crafting workspace with tools and lacework on a wooden table, featuring scissors, pliers, and decorative doilies.
Minimalist living space with a wooden bench against a white wall, framed picture, decorative items, woven basket, and modern white round table with fabric and flowers.
A cluttered metal shelving unit filled with various craft items, baskets, and decorative objects. Includes woven baskets, yarn, art supplies, a wooden hand sculpture, and textiles. Shelves are stacked with miscellaneous art and craft materials in a workshop or studio setting.
Cozy room with rustic wooden table surrounded by patterned chairs, a chaise lounge with checkered upholstery, and decorative items on shelves. Large glass doors lead to a garden with lush greenery.
Close-up of a woven textile with varying textures and open spaces.
Art studio with workspace, artwork, and craft supplies
A person arranging crochet pieces on a wooden table
Living room with a white cushioned sofa, a small wooden table with magazines, and an abstract orange artwork displayed on a stand. Two small red chairs and a woven basket are nearby. The area is well-lit and contains a white curtain backdrop.

Photos of Christina and her studio in

Oaxaca, Mexico by Kate Berry