Guatemalan Woman Showing Huipils
This is Lidia Lopez showing the many huipils she has and telling what village they came from.
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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.
Candis Krummel Winding Yarn Around Pegs on a Warping Board
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.
Guatemalan Weaver Utilizing a Yarn Winder to Wrap Yarn Around Pegs on Warping Board
The Guatemalan women make thread out of raw cotton and wrap it around a yarn winder. This keeps the string from getting tangled as they weave it in and out of the pegs on a warping board.
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.