The Guatemalan woman in this photo is making thread from cotton. The cotton is pulled and spun creating a continuous thread that is then dyed and finally used to create the beautiful huipils that we offer to you on this website.
Guatemalan people celebrating ‘Feria de Panajachel,’ a festival held every October.
The Guatemalan woman in this photo is weaving on a backstrap loom, just as her Mayan ancestors have done for centuries.
The women of Guatemala have worn the same traditional dress (called ‘traje’) for centuries. They have passed down the art of weaving these textiles through many generations.
This Guatemalan woman and her daughters are all dressed in traditional clothing.
Guatemalan families often incorporate corn into their meals in the form of tortillas.
Guatemala is known for fine sweet breads and other baked goods.