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Detail of a Guatemalan weaving |
TRUNK SHOWS & SALES
Guatemalan Sale
Fri., November 19, 2010 / 9am-4pm / Children’s Ramada
Mayan women of Guatemala live in the mountain villages of their ancestors, weaving colorful textiles using traditional back-strap looms. The intricate patterns of their weavings are both ancient and modern, reflecting symbols of the pre-Columbian past and the spiritualism of the weaver, through patterns revealed in dreams. Offered for sale at this special trunk show will be an array of clothing from flowered huilpiles (square-cut blouses) to colorful rebozos (shawls), as well as contemporary purses, vests, table runners and colorful beaded jewelry.
Come to Tohono Chul Park this spring to take advantage of tax-free shopping on wonderful arts & crafts. In 2011, we have three trunk shows/sales planned:
Fri., November 19, 2010 / 9am-4pm / Children’s Ramada
Mayan women of Guatemala live in the mountain villages of their ancestors, weaving colorful textiles using traditional back-strap looms. The intricate patterns of their weavings are both ancient and modern, reflecting symbols of the pre-Columbian past and the spiritualism of the weaver, through patterns revealed in dreams. Offered for sale at this special trunk show will be an array of clothing from flowered huilpiles (square-cut blouses) to colorful rebozos (shawls), as well as contemporary purses, vests, table runners and colorful beaded jewelry.
Come to Tohono Chul Park this spring to take advantage of tax-free shopping on wonderful arts & crafts. In 2011, we have three trunk shows/sales planned:
February 11 & 12, 2011 – Best of Zuni – Silver and Stones
Zuni Fetishes, Native American Jewlery, Collector Pieces, Santo Doming Jewelry
10-4 Education Center
Free admission to sale
March 11 & 12, 2011 – Mexican Folk Art Fiesta
Zapotec Rugs, Oaxacan Animals & Mata Ortiz Pottery
10-4 Education Center
Free admission to Sale
March 25 & 26 – Theme will be announced soon!