Today, I went on an amazing tour with my friend Andrea. Andrea works for Oxlajuj B'atz' - Thirteen Threads - Trece Hilos (http://www.thirteenthreads.org). This organization works with 20 different women's groups throughout Guatemala. Today we went to meet with the group in Chuacruz.
The tour started out at Oxlajuj B'atz' with a brief presentation on what the organization does. After the presentation, we headed to the market in Solola.
Check out the little kids helping their parents.
Me and Andrea in Solola.
Loom pieces for sale in Solola.
Driving out of Solola.
Arriving in Chuacruz.
The woman in Chuacruz gave us a nice demonstration of the weaving process.
Preparing the thread.
Preparing the thread for the loom - setting up the pattern that they want.
Backstrap weaving
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They let us all try to weave. This is not easy!
This woman is working on the embroidery that the woman have on their skirts.
After the demonstrations outside, we went into their community center and learned more about their group and then we had a chance to purchase some of their beautiful products.
The women's community center.
Kids walking home from school.
On our way back to Panajachel, we ran into some traffic. Turns out, they stopped all these cars to hang a Tigo sign across the road.
The tour ended back at Oxlajuj B'atz' where they served us a delicious lunch.
Thanks Andrea!
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