Museo del Tejido

Ixchel Goddess of the Moon and Weaving

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Ixchel Goddess of the Moon and Weaving

Here we have a tocoyales exhibit at Museo del Tejido Antiguo. I know, you are wondering what in the world is a tocoyal, right? Basically, tocoyales are bands that your wrap around your head; in other words, headwear Mayan textiles. By the way, in case you didn’t know, Ixchel is the Mayan goddess of the … Read more

Antigua Artisan Triptych: The Mayan Weaver

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© Antigua Artisan Triptych: The Mayan Weaver by Rudy Giron

Once again we are visiting the Triptychs of artisans from around Antigua Guatemala series. This time the triptych is made up from three portraits of a Mayan weaver from San Antonio Aguascalientes sharing with us the process of creating the world-famous Guatemalan textiles. The Mayan textiles is an integral part of the heritage and history … Read more