Tradition

Many people here, both men and women, dress in their traditional costumes. The women wear a wrap around skirt with an embroidered cumberbund.  Their blouse is either woven or embroidered.  The embroidery is very densely done with flowers.  The sellers sit at their stall all day doing handwork.

I took these photos from on high.

The Guatemalan's like bright colors and mix various patterns.  They will wear flowers and stripes.

I see this woman almost every day.  She is in her 80's I would guess.  In her little basket she has homemade items to sell.  It is very common for women to carry big bundles on their head.  I see little girls with smaller bundles.

This woman is carrying her baby in front with a sling.  Generally they carry the baby on their back and often have a big bundle on their head as well.

The handwork here is beautiful. I am having a hard time choosing gifts for family. Items are very reasonably priced when one considers the hours of work that went into them.