Wood Handicrafts and the Mahogany Side Note
Wood is a very popular material for handicrafts made by the artisans around Antigua Guatemala. Last year on May 25th I told …
Rusted Owl
The Artisans Fair was the showcase for the handicrafts made in all the villages around Antigua Guatemala. So far we have seen …
Guatemalan Jars at the Artisans Fair
One of the things that caught by viewfinder at the artisans fair was sweets and pickles in the jars. Although this photo …
The Crosses are Everywhere
The crosses are everywhere around Antigua Guatemala even though one may become blind to them after a while. This black cross was …
Name the Seeds!
Can you name all the seeds in the photograph? I will help you with the one my finger is pointing to: Chile …
A Million Shades of Green
Fact #1: Right now is winter in Guatemala as it is located in the Northern Hemisphere. You might not be believe this …
What about the Quetzal Jade?
According to Wikipedia, translucent emerald-green jadeitite is the most prized variety of jade both now and historically. Quetzal jade, or translucent emerald-green …
Close-up View of Guatemalan Textiles
This is a close-up view of a Huipil, sort of a blouse worn by the indigenous Maya women and sometimes even the …
Don’t get burn!
We continue the color tour around Antigua with something simple and utilitarian like kitchen gloves. I am sure Meg would love a …
New Aesthetic Values for an Old Town
Do I love yellow or what? To appreciate an old colonial town like La Antigua Guatemala you need a new set of …
Enjoy it while it lasts!
Sometimes when you start a series you don’t know where to begin. I have colors, rich saturated colors for you. But, I …
Selling Tortillas on the Streets
The informal economy is the basis for making a living for most Guatemalans. That is why you have shoe-shining boys, orchids sellers, …
They light up at dusk
Two sources of night light that are available at dusk. I’ve been a bit busy, but tomorrow expect a very hot topic: …
Breaking the Rules
There’s an unspoken rule against publishing photos of your cats on your blog. I am breaking the rules on the request of …
Colors and Patterns
I must confess, I have a weak spot for colors and patterns. Maybe it is the fact that I am, after all, …