A Textile Traveler's Guide to Guatemala by Deborah Chandler basket Weavers in Santiago Atitlán create

Weavers in Santiago Atitlán create unique color combinations - no two exactly alike

to bring texture and depth to this runner

Weavers by beautiful Lake Atitlán combined stripes of soft blues with a broad indigo center stripe for our Indigo & Blues Placemat

Stripes in earthy shades of brown

which is both decorative and entirely functional

A Textile Traveler's Guide to Guatemala by Deborah Chandler basket Weavers in Santiago Atitlán createThe vibrant character of Guatemala is most visible in its handwoven textiles, which are still in everyday use and readily available in native markets all over the country. A Textile Travelers Guide to Guatemala is an excellent resource for discovering artisans, markets, shops, and those storied regional textile traditions. Geared to independent minded travelers, this guide presents the safest and most accessible methods of travel, where and when to