viernes, 31 de julio de 2009

Waiting for Her


Waiting for Her, originally uploaded by PAL1970.

jueves, 23 de julio de 2009

Matilda


Matilda, originally uploaded by PAL1970.

This is Matilda, a 74 year old Maya woman of the Kakchikel ethnic group, one of the two main mayan groups in Guatemala. She has woven textiles all her life, and is very proud to be able to teach new generations her trade.

martes, 21 de julio de 2009

The Weaving Hand


The Weaving Hand, originally uploaded by PAL1970.

Matilda is a 74 year old Maya woman of the Caq' chiquel ethnic group, one of the two main mayan groups in Guatemala. She has woven textiles all her life, and is very proud to be able to teach new generations her trade. Tomorrow I'll post a full shot of Matilda at work. You can find her at the Antigua Guatemala Handcrafts market.

lunes, 20 de julio de 2009

Handbags


Handbags, originally uploaded by PAL1970.

These handbags or purses are handmade from the "huipil" a pure cotton blouse worn by Mayan women. The indigenous dress' colors and designs are specific to each village. Since these hare highly costly and the "westernization" process of our native culture has advanced a lot, mayan people are slowly abandoning their traditional garments.

sábado, 18 de julio de 2009

Guatemalan Textiles


Guatemalan Textiles, originally uploaded by PAL1970.

These are handmade from pure cotton. In the picture you can see mantelpieces, napkins and hotplate holders. Guatemalan indigenous people wear a different type of dress according to the village of their origin. Each village has its colors and designs.

viernes, 17 de julio de 2009

Mascaras


Mascaras, originally uploaded by PAL1970.

Guatemalans of Mayan ascent celebrate religious festivities and happy occasions with a "Baile de Moros", these are representations of various stories, through their eyes. There is the "Baile de la Conquista" (Dance of the Conquest of the Americas), the actual "Baile de Moros" (Moors dance, an actual representation of the Christian liberation of Spain from moor hands) and several stories from the bible. In these dances, the actors, dressed in character, perform their moves and dialog. The dresses include the use of masks, which can take the form of a Mayan Lord, a Spanish Conquistador, a Moor, or the witch counselor. The witch is usually presented as an animal... such as the masks in the image.

martes, 14 de julio de 2009

The Red Baron


The Red Baron, originally uploaded by PAL1970.

Black Stallion


Black Stallion, originally uploaded by PAL1970.

viernes, 10 de julio de 2009

Hunted Hunter


Hunted Hunter, originally uploaded by PAL1970.

Threesome


Threesome, originally uploaded by PAL1970.

lunes, 6 de julio de 2009

EcoStar


EcoStar, originally uploaded by PAL1970.

sábado, 4 de julio de 2009

Rainy Greens


Rainy Greens, originally uploaded by PAL1970.

viernes, 3 de julio de 2009

Colibrí


Colibrí, originally uploaded by PAL1970.

jueves, 2 de julio de 2009

Hanging Tough


Hanging Tough, originally uploaded by PAL1970.

miércoles, 1 de julio de 2009

Green Flames


Green Flames, originally uploaded by PAL1970.