Laundromats in Colonial Times
I pride myself of knowing every little corner of La Antigua Guatemala so whenever I discover a hidden aspect in this colonial …
Colonial Pila & Lavadero Fountain
I have mentioned it a few times, but let me repeat it again. There’s are aesthetic principles which are used and apply …
Palo de Izote Reflected
Palo de Izote is the Mesoamerican cousin of the Joshua or Yucca tree. I have a fascination with the Izote tree; I …
Colonial Washbasins from Guatemala
The venerable colonial pila from Guatemala is often in my focus, don’t you agree? Now, if you can tell exactly how many …
Making Pilas: Setting the Mold
The first step of making the Guatemalan washbasin is to set the concrete mold pieces and then filling it with concrete. The …
Making Pilas: Removing the Mold
Actually, I should say removing the mold pieces. Basically, to manufacture pilas, washbasins, there four basic steps: Set the mold pieces and …
Making Pilas: Adding Color
These pilas go for a little over Q500/$60 because they use higher quality paint and more cement in the concrete mixture. Cheaper …
Making Pilas: Putting the Dots
First of all, I read ALL your comments. I don’t always find time to reply every single comment, but I do read …