As with the petate* mat, PETATE PRODUCTIONS the company works to weave ideas together bridging the gap of lost voices between home and abroad. Our company focus is to transcribe the voices of the sustainable indigenous communities in Oaxaca to their new Oaxacan destinations located throughout the United States. Oaxacan influence and culture is constantly migrating north therefore the aim of PETATE PRODUCTIONS is to represent the needs of the tribal communities left behind.   For these reasons we are providing the commonwealth with a tool to educate themselves. Technically, we can provide assortments of education tools such as videos for non-profit organizations, for entrepreneurs, and for communities that have the ideas and motivation, but don't have the means! PETATE PRODUCTIONS is the median that presents ideas to make communication and social improvements between both bi-national communities possible.     Petate is a Mexican's most precious possession. Most commonly referred to as a sleeping mat, it is one of the most multipurpose items that a Mexican can own. Created by intricately woven leaves of dried palm trees, this staple is extremely durable and respected. The Mexican child learns the significance of petate at an early age. In the homes of poor families, every child is responsible for their own petate mat (their own bed). In addition, verbal expressions or slang terms of petate explain its charm and diversity. For example "Those fleas don't jump on my petate" is a play on words that emphasizes the elite status of the petate. Therefore, I decided to call this company Petate which refers to the symbolism and dynamic uses of this basic Mexican commodity. PETATE PRODUCTIONS Tel.323.665.6711 petate@petate.com