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Nahualá
Sololá, Guatemala

Nahualá is a K'iché-speaking Maya community with a fierce reputation for independence. The unique designs on their hand woven textiles have been popular with visitors for more than a century.

Nahualá weaver Juana Lopez straightens out the warps on her daughters weaving sample.  Photo by Kathleen Mossman Vitale 2005.

Nahualá weaver Juana Lopez straightens out the warps on her daughter's weaving sample. Photo by Kathleen Mossman Vitale 2005.

Antonio Lopez, seen here working in the family compound, wears the traditional men's traje of Nahualá, consisting of a red back strap woven shirt and a brown checkered rodillera or hip wrap made of wool.  Photo by Kathleen Mossman Vitale 2005.

Antonio Lopez, seen here working in the family compound, wears the traditional men's traje of Nahualá, consisting of a red back strap woven shirt and a brown checkered rodillera or hip wrap made of wool. Photo by Kathleen Mossman Vitale 2005.

Nahuala designs are popular motifs on artisan products.  This design is a bird.  Photo by Kathleen Mossman Vitale 2005.

Nahuala designs are popular motifs on artisan products. This design is a bird. Photo by Kathleen Mossman Vitale 2005.

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