Like the Violet pattern, this Rose pattern was inspired by Quetzaltenango’s floral huipil designs. The below design also mimics the side panels of a rose themed huipil. This is another one of my Guatemalan inspired textile projects. Materials: Printer and paper – to print out the embroidery pattern Heat Transfer pen or pencil – to…
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Violet: Huipil Patterns
Quetzaltenango’s huipil patterns favor floral designs such as the violet design I have created below. The floral designs ring the neckline of the huipil, and the three woven huipil panels are elaborately embroidered together with a matching floral pattern. The below pattern mimics the side panels of a violet themed huipil. This is the first…
Guatemala – a Study in Color
Guatemala is often referred to as the land of eternal Spring, and it’s textiles’ vibrant colors and nature motifs reflect that. Guatemalan textiles have alway stood out as uniquely beautiful to me with their bright colors, intricate patterns, and silky textures. I came home from my last trip inspired to incorporate some of those colors…
Los Cuchumatánes
Sierra de los Cuchumatánes is a mountain range in western Guatemala, running alongside part of Guatemala’s boarder with Mexico. Los Cuchumatánes, oddly enough, are also where my parents first meet each other back in the 70s. My Dad was working on a reforestation project in San Juan Ixcoy for the Peace Corps and my Mom was completing…
The Ephemeral Bee 