Backstrap weaver Santiago Atitlan

Backstrap weaver
Originally uploaded by majunznk.

This Mayan woman is weaving on a traditional backstrap loom. One end is tied to anything convienient and the other end passes across her back. She can adjust the tension on the weaving by leaning back. It is an ancient technique still practiced in Santiago Atitlan, and elsewhere around Lake Atitlan in Guatemala, Central America.

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Pier at Lake Atitlan

Pier at the Lake
Originally uploaded by ritchiewong.

This dock is on Lake Atitlan, Guatemala, in Central America, with volcanoes Atitlan and Toliman on the left and part of Colcan San Pedro on the right. The colors are spectacular.

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Lake Atitlan

Lake Atitlan
Originally uploaded by peacecorpsolivia.

Waiting to take a boat across Lake Atitlan from Panajachel, Guatemala. There are 3 volcanoes on the other side. this photo shows Volcan San Pedro.

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