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Candis Krummel Winding Yarn Around Pegs on a Warping Board
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Candis Krummel Winding Yarn Around Pegs on a Warping Board

ByJoann Paulsen January 1, 2011May 27, 2020

Women in Guatemala begin weaving by creating a ‘warp’ out of yarn. They wind the yarn around pegs on a warping board, crossing the strings in the middle to create a striped pattern. The warp is then attached to the bars of the loom and they are ready to begin the weaving process.

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Guatemalan Woman Winding Spun Cotton Thread Around a Spindle
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Guatemalan Woman Winding Spun Cotton Thread Around a Spindle

ByJoann Paulsen January 1, 2011May 27, 2020

Huipils and textiles made by Mayan women in Guatemala are handmade. The thread is made by cleaning and spinning cotton.

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