Handmade Textiles (#1/6) Textile Tours Guatemala
This is one-of-a-kind, hands-on experience, under the guidance of Master Weavers as you learn how to make and spin the thread, dye it, and then weave the thread using traditional, handmade looms.
Lake Atitlan Casa Flor Ixcaco Women Weavers Guatemala (#2/6) Lake Atitlan Casa Flor Ixcaco, Seven year-old Teresa Ujpan Perez’s interest in back-strap weaving has always been part of her life.
The economical condition of Guatemala impelled her to move to the coast and begin work as a cotton picker. The job allowed her to learn all about the plant and its cultivation.
Ethical Fashion Lake Atitlan Weaving Workshop Dying Cotton (#3/6) Textile Tours Guatemala
Textile Tours Guatemala takes place in the Village San Juan La Laguna oe San Pedro La Laguana Lake Atitlan Guatemala.
Walking through San Juan La Laguna, located in the Highlands of Guatemala, is like taking a step back in time — centuries of tradition and a relaxed lifestyle.
Framed by beautiful mountains with three looming volcanoes, a stunning lake, and striking green vegetation engulfed in colorful tropical flowers.
Lake Atitlan Guatemala Textiles Workshop (#4/6) Lake Atitlan Guatemala Textiles Workshop begins tucked on the southern shoreline of Lake Atitlan is the indigenous village of San Juan La Laguna. Of the ten thousand residents in San Juan 95 percent of the population is comprised of Tz’utujil, one of the 21 Maya ethnic groups that live in Guatemala.
The Tz’utujil are noted for their continuing adherence to traditional cultural and religious practices.
The traditional dyeing techniques that the Lema’ Weaving Association uses in San J
Ethical Fashion Lake Atitlan Weaving Workshop Natural Dyed (#5/6) The teaching is conducted as it has been for generations in the traditional Tz’utujil community of San Juan. So roll up your sleeves and get ready for this one-of-a-kind, hands-on experience, under the guidance of master weavers as you learn how to make and spin the thread, dye it, and then weave the thread using traditional, handmade looms.
Our Lake Atitlan Textiles Workshop takes place in our instructor’s home. This is a wonderful opportunity to not only learn to weave, but also to sp
What To Wear When Traveling To Guatemala (#6/6) We also have amazing shopping Tours. Meet in the homes of Artisans.
Leather Products, Bags, Purses Totes,
Apparel from Scarves, Shawls, Poncho’s, Dresses.
You can have anything handmade and we can ship – 2 days for you using DHL.
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