TOURING EXHIBITIONS OF MAYA LIFE AND WEAVING

We specialise in mounting exhibitions of Maya life and dress.
Please contact us to discuss the range of material we offer.



Sample exhibition 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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