Patanatic Embroidery

Patanatic Embroidery

Subtle color combinations, whimsical portraits full of imagination, detail, and personality

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Totonicapán Embroidery

Totonicapán Embroidery

Inventive and artful story cloths rich with symbolism, layers of appliqué and a wide range of stitches creating texture and dimension

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Santiago Atitlán Embroidery

Santiago Atitlán Embroidery

Precise, very fine stitching, elegant birds inspired by the huipiles of Santiago Atitlán, and sophisticated compositions expressing local legends and traditions

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Sumpango Embroidery

Sumpango Embroidery

Finely detailed motifs inspired by the distinctive intricate collars of Sumpango huipiles, masterful color combinations, textured combination of stitches

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Totonicapán Rug Hooking

Totonicapán Rug Hooking

Use of the full color spectrum, flowing compositions inspired by nature, inventive use of patterned materials to create lively, textured dimension

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Quiejel Rug Hooking

Quiejel Rug Hooking

Vibrant, bold, and fearless use of bright colors; geometric patterns inspired by the bold huipiles of Chichicastenango and whimsical animal shapes 

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Chuacruz Rug Hooking

Chuacruz Rug Hooking

Harmonious jewel tones, innovative story rug compositions, subtle and sophisticated gradations of color, precise geometric designs and stylized flowers and birds 

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Chirijquiac Rug Hooking

Chirijquiac Rug Hooking

Rich, earthy tones, designs that seamlessly blend geometric motifs with figurative shapes inspired by animals and birds

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Patanatic Rug Hooking

Patanatic Rug Hooking

8 artists Mayan language: KaqchikelArtistic style: Strong and widely varied individual artistic styles with plenty of range, from lively compositions featuring birds in flight to complex huipil-inspired geometric designsArtists JuanaGlendyBartolaManuelaNicolasaVirginiaLucíaIrma

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