Mayan Weavers

Whispers in the Thread – Artbook presentation with Lena Bartula

March 24, 2022 Revue Magazine Leave a comment

Whispers in the Thread Lena Bartula Book

PRESENTATION SYNOPSIS: Whispers in the Thread recounts and celebrates a 15-year series of contemporary huipiles by Lena Bartula. It has been an inspired, deep dive into the mystery and seduction of a garment that is at once text and textile. Says the artist: “The idea of ‘clothing as messenger’ transformed me into a fabric and installation artist, and along the […]

Category: Culture Tags: Book Alert, book presentation, Guatemala, maya weavers, maya weaving, Mayan Weavers

October 2, 2013 Revue Magazine Leave a comment

Mayan Weavers is a group of four hardworking women from the Highlands of Guatemala who have over 100 years of combined experience. They work using both the back-strap loom and the foot pedal loom, depending on what they are weaving.

Category: Art, Culture, Guatemala Tags: full-image, Guate, Kakchiquel designs, Lidia, Mayan Weavers, Weaving

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Whispers in the Thread – Artbook presentation with Lena Bartula

Mayan Weavers