Winter is coming! Better be prepared. That’s why I am taking all the colours of Guatemala with me to help cope with the colourless harsh winter ahead. How much for the entire store? Have you ever felt like this?
Here’s one of the new directions that Guatemalan textiles are taking. You can still identify the pieces as made with Mayan textiles from Guatemala, but the patterns and colors as well as the new designs of purses and backpacks are made for people in North America and Europe. What do you think of these new … Read more
As a graphic designer I can never ceased to be amazed by the intricate brightly colored textiles worn by the Maya people of Guatemala. I hope to always remain astonished. 😉
Guatemala has some of the best textiles you can find in the world. If you come to La Antigua Guatemala, you can find this wonderful textiles everywhere, including ambulant textiles sellers on the streets. If you take a close-up look at the Guatemalan textiles, you will be amazed at the intricate weaving patterns. Some people … Read more
It means hurried fashion or fashion dispatch. I like the sound of that. —Martin Gore, Depeche Mode
It looks like both teacher and student were having a great time while learning to weave the Guatemalan textile using the back-strapped loom.
Ah, look at all the lovely colors Ah, look at all the lovely colors Where do they all come from? Where do they all belong?
This is a close-up view of a Huipil, sort of a blouse worn by the indigenous Maya women and sometimes even the tourists get in the mood for wearing one. To fully appreciate the colors, the patterns and the threads, please, do click on the photo above to zoom in. This photo is dedicated to … Read more