Mayan Ceramic Pottery Vendor
During a recent street photography walk we came across Teresita, a lovely grandmother selling Mayan ceramic pottery at a corner. We asked …
Jade Jeweler at work in San Gaspar Vivar
One of the surprises I found in the village of San Gaspar Vivar, Antigua Guatemala was a jade and other precious metal …
Tin Handicraft Artisan at Work in San Gaspar
Here’s your illustrated Spanish word of the day: Hojalata for tin. Today I share with you a vista of a tin handicraft …
Woodcarver at Work in San Gaspar Vivar
Today I share with you a close up view of a woodcarver at work in the village of San Gaspar Vivar, Antigua …
Guatemalan Handicrafts — Ronrrones
Guatemalan ronrrones are handicrafts that produce a low continuous humming sound similar to drones, as one rotates the stick attached to string …
Happy New Year 2019
Here’s your illustrated Guatemalan Spanish word of the day: Chinchines for maracas as they are widely known. Let’s begin the new year …
Walking Among Giants in Antigua Guatemala
Since we are talking about the Gigantes, which are used in Dances of the Giants or Baile de los Gigantes, through this link you will find the agenda of activities for The End of the Year Festival at Calle del Arco. Enjoy!
Pop-Up Art Galleries on the Streets Antigua Guatemala
Calle del Arco is where most art galleries pop up in Antigua Guatemala, especially on the weekends when the entire strip becomes pedestrian.
Have you ever bought a painting from these ambulant art vendors?
Guatemalan Christmas Syncretism
Gabriela Orozco García, 19 years old, puts the final touches on a figure of a Mayan-inspired Nativity scene. The Orozco García family from Antigua Guatemala are renown artisans who produce ceramic Nativity scenes with Mayan attires from all regions of Guatemala.
A Window Into a Giant Kite Shop in Guatemala
All the kite shops are ready for the vientos fuertes, strong winds from the north. Here I share with you a window …
Water-color Paintings of Antigua Guatemala
As I have shared with you before, there are a few painters who set up an ambulant studio on Calle del Arco …
Feliz Navidad Wishes from Antigua Guatemala
Today I share with you a picture of a colorful ceramic Mayan-styled Nativity scene and a Merry Christmas for you and your loved ones wherever you are!
Terra cotta ceramic shop in Santa María de Jesús
The traditional ceramic pottery of Guatemala is based on terra cotta clay. You can still find this kind of ceramic inside the …
Antigua Guatemala Surprises — Door Knocker Pieces
What do you think this door knocker represents. What’s the most extraordinary door knocker piece you have come across as you walk …
Metal crafts artisan at work
Have I mentioned that there are hundreds of artisans living and working out the villages of Antigua Guatemala. I know in the …