summer 2004

I would like to show you some souvenirs from Guatemara.

On the left : Peel embroidery from an ethnic costume.The birds are hummingbird.They are considered symbols in Central America.

In the middle: Embroidery on a hand made blouce.It has an image of a medicin man who is in mothion during a vision.

While he prayed,sprincled fresh roses around little candles.

On the right : A collage of bands and barrettes.It is common for people to put the bands on thier heads or around thier waists.

Now I would like you to focus on the barrettes. Children who live in an orphanage made these.