She was selling beautiful woven textiles, like the ones you see her wearing and was kind enough to pose for this photograph. Many Mayan women make a living selling hand woven textiles. Her clothing is specific to her village. In Santa Catarina the blue and geometric pattern was introduced in the 1980s, replacing a predominantly red design.Related Reading:
Traditional Mayan Textiles
3 comments:
Hi Wendy! Nice pictures this week.
London certainly changed and the Dubai souks are incredible! But the Guatemalan lady looks gorgeous!
Thanks for your comment on Blogtrotter, where I’m exploring a new country now. Surprise! ;)
Hope you have a great weekend!
Hi Gil,
Thank you. Hope you have a good weekend as well.
I absolutely love the Mayan culture. Since I was in high school, I always loved learning about the history and culture of the Aztecs, Mayans, and Incas. I especially enjoyed reading about Rigoberta Menchu, a Maya-Quiche indigenous Guatemalan who has fought for indigenous rights after experiencing first-hand the struggles for all indigenous Guatemalans during and after the Guatemala Civil War. Her story is really touching (although there has been some controversy surrounding its authenticity).
I really enjoy your posts on Guatemala...keep 'em coming!
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