Weaving, Culture, and Tradition in Guatemala

Myth has it that the goddess Ixchel taught the first woman how to weave on a backstrap loom. Since then, Maya weaving traditions handed down from mothers to daughters over 3,000 years evolved into a rich array of designs. Learn about brocade, jaspe, tapestry weave & other techniques found in the Mayan Hands collection.

How Mayan women in Guatemala are fighting to protect their designs – and their identity

Old woman in Antigua weaves traditional cloth, Guatemala Stock Photo - Alamy

Weaving, Culture, and Tradition in Guatemala

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Typical Guatemalan Fabrics Spread In The Market Fabrics With Colorful Designs Of Traditional Guatemalan Flowers Antigua Guatemala Stock Photo - Download Image Now - iStock

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