Lidia Lopez Teaching the Art of Backstrap Loom Weaving
Lidia Lopez is teaching a class on how to weave on the backstrap loom.
Maria Wearing a Huipil and Holding Pineapple Cake
This woman is wearing a traditional style huipil and showing off her freshly baked pineapple upside down cake.
Guatemalan Woman and her Daughters Wearing Traditional Mayan Clothing
This Guatemalan woman and her daughters are all dressed in traditional clothing.
Guatemalan Woman Weaving on a Backstrap Loom
The Guatemalan woman in this photo is weaving on a backstrap loom, just as her Mayan ancestors have done for centuries.
Guatemalan Woman Winding Spun Cotton Thread Around a Spindle
Huipils and textiles made by Mayan women in Guatemala are handmade. The thread is made by cleaning and spinning cotton.