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The weaving of Guatemala
Why Evolution Is True When I say that Guatemala is a colorful country, I mean that literally. The descendants of the Maya pride themselves on their weaving, and the women turn out in the most elaborate and wonderful clothes. I … Continue reading
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Tagged Antigua, Guatemala City, Huipiles, Ixil Textile Museum, Textile designs, Textiles, Weaving
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Guatemala Adventures – Part 7
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Tagged Guatemala City, Huipiles, Rocky Mountain Web Stitchers, Textile designs, Textiles
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Extend your hands with Needles and Pins and huipiles
While re-organizing a bookcase, I came across an old copy of SELVEDGE magazine. Of interest was the review of “Needles and Pins: Textiles and Tools” exhibition (Santa Fe’s Museum of International Folk Art). What struck me about the article was the … Continue reading
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Tagged Hands, Katagami stencils, Papel picado, pins and needles, Selvedge magazine, Textiles
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Feminists and Huipiles
HAPPY BIRTHDAY MOMMA! This is a hupil I made from an old pair of sweat pants and lace remnants given to me, in part, by my mom. The red stitching running across the front diagonally reads “feminist“. Not long ago, … Continue reading
Posted in Ecofeminism
Tagged Feminists, Gynocracy, Huipil, Huipiles, Mayan blouse, Mercatino Monti, Muy Marcottage, Textiles
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The Narrative Within 