TOURING EXHIBITIONS AVAILABLE TO HIRE:
Textiles Traditions & Trade: The Changing Role of Guatemalan Maya Women Today

EXHIBITION SPECIFICATIONS:

28 wooden models are arranged in 7 scenes with back-up accessories showing women at work in village co-operatives, at market, and in the religious organisations. The average scene requires a space of about 2.5 X 2.5 metres. 51 related textiles are provided for hanging on dowels. Also included are 12 illustrated boards with general information on the Maya Indians of Guatemala (approx. 61 x 92cm). The tableaux and textiles are accompanied by explanations and 14 framed photographs.

Examples of Hanging Textiles:




Example of Scene 1:
The European Style Embroideries of the Quezaltenango Area

Examples of Illustrated Boards:

 

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