The textiles of Guatemala are so vivid and beautiful!
I thought this beadwork was so interesting and beautiful!
I live near a Native American reservation and beadwork is very expensive. These were reasonably priced. I can't say that I saw anyone wearing them so maybe they are for special occasions or ceremonies.
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2 years ago this man and his mother had the popup shop in our hotel. I was happy to see him again, but he said his mother has been ill. They were both so kind!
These aprons are so beautiful! I think they are called Ikat aprons. They wear them to protect their clothing and it's part of their culture. These little girls at the public school we visited were so adorable with their traditional clothing.
Even at the dump these women moved their trash bag so I could see their lovely aprons!
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This was at our hotel. At first it looks like a photo.
But upon closer inspection it was embroidery!
Here is a purse I purchased 2 years ago at the pop-up from the mom and son. I get comments on it ALL the time. So I purchased a few bags to sell and proceeds will benefit Faith Seeds! Mine is a bit larger than all that I am showing below.
All of the below are $40 plus shipping.
I love them all and do not have a favorite!
This is is a little more purple and blue and is somewhat flat.
This is is a little more pink.
This is the same shape as mine and has red ends.
Blue ends.
Black ends.
My email is humblequilts@gmail.com if you want more photos, have any questions, or would like to purchase.
Thanks for reading today!
Thank you for taking us shopping for textiles in Guatemala!
ReplyDeleteAren't the colors so gorgeous and vibrant, so beautiful done also. I had noticed the skirts and aprons [that I thought were overskirts] in your previous posts and thought, "textile art, so colorful and unique!" I admire that they wear and value their indigenous craft and are so proud of it.
ReplyDeleteI loved this sharing of the beautiful textiles. My parents and younger sister went to Guatemala many years ago and brought back a few textiles. I have a Christmas table runner, and a Christmas Tree shaped wall hanging. Mom brought some fabrics similar to the striped ones in the 9th photo in this post, and she made a patchwork quilt from them--just a 1-patch made of simple squares, but the fabrics make it beautiful.
ReplyDeleteI love seeing the beautiful faces of the people, and their traditional clothing.