San Pedro La Leguna
Sololá, Guatemala
Across the lake from Panajachel, and perched on a very steep slope, the community of San Pedro La Laguna offers interesting ikat weavings and beaded belts stiffened by a maguey weft.
The waters of Lake Atitlán can be rough by the docks of San Pedro La Laguna where travelers catches a launch to Santiago Atitlán, Panajachel or one of the other lakeside communities. Photo by Denise Gallinetti 2005.
Jaspe or ikat weaving on back strap looms can be found in San Pedro La Laguna. This tablecloth is made of two panels joined by a zigzag stitch. Photo by Kathleen Mossman Vitale 2005.
Maximina Yojcon works with a small weavers' group in San Pedro La Laguna and sells their products. The belt over her shoulder was woven by María Ixmataj with a maguey weft for stiffness, and was beaded by María Gonzales. Photo by Denise Gallinetti 2005.
Designs on the belt include birds, flowers and geometrical designs. Photo by Kathleen Mossman Vitale 2005.
Locations in Sololá:
- El Adelanto
- Nahualá
- Panajachel
- San Antonio Palopó
- San Lucas Tolimán
- San Marcos La Laguna
- San Pablo La Laguna
- San Pedro La Laguna
- Santa Catarina Palopó
- Santiago Atitlán
- Sololá