Mayan weaver, Panajachel

Tejedora en Panajachel
Originally uploaded by Antiles.

This Maya woman in Panajachel, Guatemala, is weaving on the traditional backstrap loom. This is a very labor-intensive project. It probably took 2 months to weave her huipil (blouse), for example.

More photos of the Maya.

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Ixchel Ladies

Ixcehl Ladies Originally uploaded by Lake Atitlan.

Mayans from all over the highlands come to Panajachel to sell their wares.