Mujer tejiendo tela azul

In this painting, a woman in traditional Mayan clothing is weaving fabric using a back strap loom with balls of yarn at her feet. Weaving tejidos (fabrics) has a long history in Guatemala and many Guatemalans rely on weaving to make their own clothes and to sell to others. This painting includes incredibly intricate detail such as the woman's clothing, hair, and fabric design. These details and raised surface on the clothing required significant amounts of the artist's time and precision making this piece valuable. Bring a central element of Guatemala's culture and history into your home by buying this piece of art.

Artist: David Guarcas

Vendor: Maria Guarcas (David's niece)

Size: 12" by 16"