A Mayan woman sells her colourful, hand-made creations in front of a church across from the market in Guatemala City.
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- Leah J. Utas
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10 comments:
That's a lot of merchandise. My kids get cranky when they have to carry their jackets upstairs.
She was fairly weighted down, Laurita. But she got about unimpeded.
I love the bright colours in the rugs over her shoulder! Hope she sold lots of them.
The brightness made for a happy sight, Bag Lady. Many people did this. I think it may have been their only source of income. I, too, hope she did well.
Quiet dignity in her as she shows the beauty of her skill.
I spent a month in Guatemala in 1962, and your pic brings back memories of those brilliantly colored Indian-made woven fabrics. Had a brilliant blue heavy shirt with a quetzal on the back which I wore for years. Whatever happened to it? Thanks.
So bright and beautiful. Great photos Leah.
Rather colorful but it reminds us of the grinding poverty of the people.
Wow, that's a beautiful, colourful collection.
Thanks, everyone.
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