Learn to weave on a backstrap loom in this class with Mayan women in the picturesque town of San Antonio Aguas Calientes in Casa del Tejido Antiguo Museum.
All materials included plus 4 hours of one-on-one minute-by-minute weaving instruction.
What to Expect:
Learn the specific technique or style of backstrap loom weaving from San Antonio Aguas Calientes, a Kakchiquel-speaking community nearby Antigua.
Learn the history of this millenary weaving artwork and the finer points of this storied tradition.
Additional Information:
“Lovely spot to learn more about indigenous textiles and the art of weaving. I learned a lot about what each design symbolizes and the tour was very informative. Highly recommend!” -J B