Manuela & Esperanza: The Art of Maya Weaving (English R2)

[@KMar-uj6pf]

This art takes a hugeeee time and effort. And its so painful to hear turist "how less for that?" They do when go to buy a LV bag? Those talented women are doing an art from centuries. Its a "ancestry art in this time". Please, when you came to our countries dont wants pay less they ask! All our works are doing by hand! You cant fund this one in a factory. Each stich is making for someone which feed an entire family with that. All mayan culture is rich, and this art must to be a relique in any family whom brought it. A real threasure. We share with Guatemala same kind of art, but they are the masters on this one. God bless those women. They makes us proud of our etnias.

[@willyjimmy8881]

Yes, it is outdated an inneficient. Modern technology allows us to have better quality products for less money and faster. Too bad people who refuse to modernize think the rest of the world should appreciate their wasted time and effort.

[@tatortotty]

@@willyjimmy8881 Clearly you have never seen this work in person You apparently do not place much value on artistry, skill, beauty and tradition or even human dignity for that matter. Yes it takes longer to weave with a backstrap loom, but you can't say the quality is less. The Chinese knock-offs that are coming into the market now are less expensive but inferior in quality and beauty. And not everyone gets the opportunity to work in a sweatshop - some put food on the table and send their children to school through work like this. And I wholeheartedly agree that the idea of trying to negotiate a lower price with an artisan whose monthly income may not even approach a typical tourists hotel bill for one or two nights is obscene. Shame on anyone who gloats over their "great deal" in a Guatemalan marketplace.

[@lochness7543]

@@willyjimmy8881 I would hardly call mass produced crap "better quality", sorry, nah. Things actually lasted back in the day.

[@thomasvail5018]

@@willyjimmy8881 Funny how someone can try so hard to sound smart and say something so stupid all in the same few sentences.

[@xochitlahuia]

@@willyjimmy8881 dont buy it and move on

[@ilianasamayoa9512]

Thank you, thank you, thank you for spreading the word about our people and their art in Guatemala. I am so proud of my culture and my indigenous brothers and sisters. Watching this video brought tears to my eyes.

[@endangeredthreads3966]

And thank you for your encouragement!

[@xinzhao7771]

Iliana Samayoa ii

[@MrMagnusFogg]

+Iliana Samayoa Beautiful people, yours...and don't worry about the tears, I had to clean my glasses a number of times :-DD

[@carolynfoley3712]

I have just returned from Guatemala and purchased threads from the same shop and wandered in that same museum. Thank you for this video. It explains far more than my photos do.

[@DarkMoonDroid]

It looked like DC Floss from my small screen. Was it?

[@jenniferhughes8621]

As an amateur weaver myself, I am full of respect for this exquisite work. I know how labour intensive weaving is, & know that people generally do not understand this. More people should watch these wonderful weavers at work & appreciate the cultural aspect, which is the same in many other parts of the world.

[@EpiphanyDraws]

I sure hope these women were paid accordingly. Masterpieces like this require compensation.

[@Marialla.]

I seriously doubt it. Imagine how much even a minimum wage worker would earn for laboring 90 days, all day long. Now imagine how much their labor would be worth if they were valued as someone with unique and specialized knowledge and dexterity, as well as patience to stay on one job so faithfully. There's no way they were compensated more than a tiny fraction of that value. Possibly they were paid commensurate with the value of a few yards of machine-woven cloth, or the price of an ordinary store-bought blouse, which may have been as little as a thousandth of what their hours of labor warrant.

[@hetedeleambacht6608]

@@Marialla. yes that`s all true. But she can sustain a couple of kids with university/schooling on her own… so I guess it`s relatively well paid no?? On the whole ofcourse it`s something else...

[@taleandclawrock2606]

Masterpieces. I hope they were richly paid.

[@beneamin_t_27]

This is exactly what I’ve wanted to say, the work that goes into it, is amazing!!

[@Bienbendecida]

Their notion of richly paid and an Americano’s notion are worlds apart-and so it goes. Sad and hopefully fuels people who purchase to consider this injustice and buy responsibly.

[@CarrieMtn]

What a beautiful documentation of lovely women and their extraordinary work. Sus trabajos y sus actitudes son bellísimas!

[@soniatriana9091]

Every huipil is a valued testament to the tenacity, creativity, & cultural beauty of a country & its native indigenous peoples! It is an exquisite textural dissertation of their lives & traditions! No one can untouched by its simplicity & elegance!! Guatemala is stunningly beautiful!! As are all it’s people!!

[@Sweetp45]

Thank you so very much. I’m 72 and just starting to weave. I was so enthralled watching these women make such wonderful and beautiful things.

[@LS-lq1pc]

Starting a new craft at 72, so inspiring!

[@gofortharts]

That is an art form, not just a skill. How magnificent. Thank you so much for sharing. I have made simple rag rugs. They are hard enough. I wish I had your skill and patience. Wow

[@santiago_akabal5299]

Gracias por mostrarle al mundo la riqueza cultural y textil de GUATEMALA. I am a maya k'iche'. I feel so proud to see how our art is showing to the world. Nowadays, many traditional mayan weaving techniques have been still preserved by passing them down from generations to generations. However, modernism and social problems are factors than influence the preservation of our textiles. Nowadays, a mayan women weavers association named "Movimiento Nacional de Tejedoras" is struggling to require the congress of Guatemala the creation of laws to protect their creations and designs from machine imitation that is expanding in local markets, replacing handmade huipiles and textiles, because of lack of laws that protect our collective copyright. On the other hand, many fashion designers have taken the designs of Guatemalan Weavers and either copied them outright or sell the products on-line without consent of the creators. Machine huipiles and textiles are cheaper than handmade ones, as a consecuence, many weavers are being affected because they do not have economic incomes anymore, and some weavers decide to quit weaving and look for other income sources. If machine huipiles and textiles replace handmade ones, techniques, knowolodge and a culture will be in danger to desappear. Like in any other countries, In Guatemala is an urgency to approve laws that can protect and support mayan textiles from imitation or or sell the products on-line without consent of the creators. Nevertheless, It is also necessary to create regulations to promote guatemalan indigenous social and economic development to overcome poverty and social inequality. As a maya k'iche, I will continue struggling to look for a better future for my people, a future where we can have a social, economic and political development in an equitable way, without quitting our culture and the skilfull making of our unique handmade and colorful textiles.

[@nusquamnemo4780]

Santiago_ Akabal Acá en Panamá es propiedad intelectual del estado varias cosas como la corona de los reyes congos, así que nadie los puede recrear sin permiso. Una vez hubo un problema porque un gringo quiso usar la corona de la Reina Conga para varias propagandas, y muchas para nada respetuosas, pero el estado le meto semana y ganó. Y hay leyes que protegen el uso de esa propiedad, así una fábrica estatal (no tenemos, pero de haber) no podía usar el diseño de la corona, pero la Reina Conga lo puede hacer según le plazca y según las costumbres dicten. Eso no es lo único que hemos protegido de esa manera, pero es el ejemplo más conocido aquí por lo que atentó el gringo contra nuestra cultura. Fíjate con el Movimiento Nacional de Tejedoras si algo parecido puede hacerse en Guatemala.

[@elizabethastaburuaga4573]

Hola estimado Santiago. Absolutamente de acuerdo en esto, la verdad es que no sólo el Estado debiera Proteger y Apoyar su permanencia, ademas Debe crear Escuelas para formar nuevas Artesanas en este maravilloso Arte del Tejido Maya a Telar. Incluso debiese ser reconocido como Patrimonio de la Humanidad, pues sus creaciones no tienen comparación con el de otras culturas ancestrales. Saludos y un fraternal abrazo desde CHILE estimado amigo. ❤❤❤😊❤❤❤

[@DarlyFofa]

Beautiful pieces. These are the people who should be making millions, not models or soccer players. I'm heartbroken with Manuela's loss.

[@tm13tube]

And great appreciation for preserving the techniques and traditions of their people.

[@elizabethastaburuaga4573]

Lo lamento muchísimo, apenas en este momento veo este maravilloso video y me entero a través de ud que esta maravillosa Artesana ya no está, abrazos a su familia y tmbn a ud, ❤❤❤❤❤

[@Happytown7523]

Absolutely amazing! These women put so much effort into weaving, not only for their livelihood, but for their passion of preserving their culture! Beautiful

[@deborahhess2762]

Beautiful ladies and what an amazing craft...I was awestruck the entire video.. thank you for sharing...Many blessings to these women and their families.

[@jiaunmew878]

Thank you so much for sharing their story. Strong women with beautiful talents. I in love of their designs of weaving. Can't stop crying at the end. To these ladies I would say "Good Luck to you and your families. I really enjoy the pattern you weave. If there is a chance I will go visit you and buy some of your designs. Cheers!" I totally can relate to them. My dad pass away when I was baby, my mom is a single mom with for kids. So I know how hard it is to get the family continue to float on the water.

[@conniehyde501]

These women and their art are beautiful ! We are all losing so much of our traditions and cultures to other modern activities. Many thanks to all of you who put this video together!

[@theunidentified4887]

Wow TALENTED woman. She works VERY HARD AND DESERVES TOP DOLLAR FOR HER WORK!!

[@anitasaavedra4871]

Thank you for sharing this with the world. Beautiful people who persevere and create works of art. The music was beautiful.

[@hetedeleambacht6608]

And they do all the patterns by head, no sheat in the back of the weft…. amazing visualising skills

[@pdmullgirl]

I watched this weaving video a few times and I’m fascinated by these women! What a wonderful craft to know!! I love weaving! Thank you for sharing this!

[@TravelswithStef]

I thoroughly enjoyed this documentary. It's such an inspired art. I hope these women continue to pass this beautiful creativity down. Thank you!

[@diplomaticdiscoverer6232]

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[@lesleymorris4136]

Amazing work! As a person new to weaving I am truly inspired. It is wonderful to see that this tradition is being passed on to the next generations.

[@lynettemckone918]

This has been such an inspirational film. The hard work and extreme patience of these woman should be celebrated. When you compare this to what passes for western 'Art' there is really no comparison. I'd like to see Tracy Emin, Damian Hirst or Jackson Bollocks produce something as beautiful yet they are revered as masters of their art: these beautiful women far surpass them.

[@annedwyer797]

"Jackson Bollocks" - funny!! I agree with you. These women make tiny masterpieces. Jackson Pollack's "art" is just plain ugly and unpleasant to look at, and I've never understood what his appeal is, much less why his paintings are so $$ valuable.

[@teresat8924]

What a wonderful powerful group of Women! What they created with their hands was truly amazing to watch. I look forward to one day visiting and hopefully purchasing an item or two. Thank you for sharing your art.

[@hatchling88]

I enjoyed every minute spent watching these women working at their amazing and beautiful craft. One thing that struck me, disturbingly, was how they and their families had been abandoned by their men. It says a great deal about the women that they can persevere and unfortunately, too much about the men.

[@DarkMoonDroid]

This.

[@freakingtv2343]

hatchling88 best not to generalize. My dad is Guatemalan and he stayed by my mothers side for years and is still with her providing relentlessly. He’s a good man. I also have uncles and my grandfather who stuck around and cared for their family.

[@DarkMoonDroid]

@@freakingtv2343 Bless you and your family!

[@MsMata09]

@@DarkMoonDroid does it make sense to show how he knits the designs? nowhere does he have a video on you tube to show us how a project is done! so for me it is nothing great .... he only makes videos with himself for LIKE. WE DON'T WANT TO WATCH A SELFISH !!!!!!!!

[@marshmonster942]

Captivating! So much more than the weaving tutorial I was looking for. Thank you for sharing

[@diannacovergirlsmith]

So Very Beautiful i hate the idea that this art is vanishing. They should be so very proud. thank you so much

[@doralevitt2879]

Absolutely breathtaking- God bless their hands and their families!!! I just got into loom weaving, but I'm also a spinner, I love South American crafting, this video blessed me so much!!

[@nidyamajalca-newby9717]

Guatemala Is NOT South America. South America begins in Colombia. North America is Canada, united states and Mexico. Central America begins in Guatemala!!!! Geography Matters!!!

[@shafqattariq5443]

Very beautiful. My respect and love for all the women in the world who work hard for themselves and their families. God bless them.

[@kzookid2051]

I have wondered for many years how fabrics like this were woven. Thank you for providing such a complete view of the process. I know how to make the four-edge selvedge, but not how small areas of so many colors can be created in a single piece. Along with bringing more respect for these women's work, hopefully it will help bring them the prices they and their weaving deserve.

[@donnadehardt5728]

These huipil are just stunning. Amazing skill & dedication.

[@annahorton650]

Thank you. The work these fiber artist create is stunning.

[@fiberbynature]

This art is so beautiful and time consuming it actually kind of hurts my ears to hear “ I want something cheap for a DOLLAR OR TWO”. I am also a weaver and I love backstrap weaving. I’m actually helping my friend learn to weave so I’m so glad I found you video! Kai

[@sharronmashave1357]

Amazing talent, beautiful creations...its such a pity that this painstaking work goes unrewarded, such a craft should have higher price tags. Wonderful women, may they be blessed.

[@kathygoodman6159]

This is absoutely fascinating! Thank you so much for sharing this. Such beautiful workmanship and their culture should be preserved at all cost. I understand why young girls want to go to school, but I hope they appreciate that this shouldn't be lost. I'm so impressed by the strength of these women whose husbands abandoned them. Their stories have really touched my heart.

[@subliminalphish]

Absolutely beautiful! Art at it's finest. Worthy of continuing, yet the economy is poor all over and the worthy price is hard to come by for most. This work is priceless .

[@selenadiaz2665]

Just absolutely gorgeous. What extremely talented and inspiring women. Just priceless pieces.

[@ingridmulder4984]

It would be so sad is if this work of art would be lost because this is soooooo beautiful. I hope there are many daugthers who would learn it from their mothers. Zooi op beautiful!!!

[@kimberleebrackley2793]

Beautiful people, beautiful culture, beautiful art, thank you.

[@megamanmadrid]

Un arte absolutamente halucinante, cuanto talento, Dios mio O_O

[@rustygold598]

Absolutely Amazing!!! This was so enjoyable to watch! I will have to watch again so I can look at the weaving and not the translation. Thank you for your work you do. I hope you know how important it is to have this down for history. We so appreciate your efforts to record this.

[@salimkumarmk]

Every creations are painful.....Very very nice... no more words to say... thanks for this film... and best wishes to that women....

[@SierraNovemberKilo]

So beautiful to see women dedicated to their art/work.

[@kameiajeilu9136]

Wow amazing skills ❤❤❤it 💯👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@LilyMarroquin-j2i]

People from my country works hard. They live from this art. It worth the time and the effort. Ending up with a beautyfull guipil. Keeping Maya identity.

[@drippooh]

This is an amazing documentary!! My mom knows how to weave, and this made me want to learn more about my culture!

[@Cassidy1136]

Great documentary! I thoroughly enjoyed it, thank you. Wonderfully talented people, beautiful work. :)

[@endangeredthreads3966]

Thanks for your note. Stay tuned. More is coming on the Maya as we work our way through more than a decade of videotapes. Kathleen

[@dgjin4871]

Omg m really shock to see this as its so much similar to how we weave our clothing.. M from manipur, small state of north east India.. Out here we weave our clothing like those women n the process is similar too ...really shocking n amazed that i see smthing similar in another part of the world

[@endangeredthreads3966]

Fascinating comment! Thanks. Kathleen

[@Harvinder639]

Hey illegirl jin can u post a video how you weave your cloths..i would love to see that..

[@hellenic.h1168]

Oh my what wonderfully talented women such a hard life yet so brave!!!:)).

[@gloriaadu5485]

thank you for helping us to see we as women all over the world are beautiful and hard working to support their family's thank you

[@lindagore5811]

Beautiful work, and the passion and pride they show is exceptional.

[@endangeredthreads3966]

Thanks to you all for your comments. I continue to think of the decade and a half spent documenting the Maya textile tradition as among the best of my life, in spite of exhaustion and injuries from climbing mountains, hauling equipment, and other setbacks. And I greatly miss the smiling faces of the weavers!

[@daisy3952]

I’m trying to teach myself brocade on my back strap loom. I’ve gotten comfortable putting my loom together but brocade is tough! I would love to learn from these talented women!

[@dianafrost6769]

I learned Navajo weaving some time ago and managed to make a couple of simple rugs. lot of work but rewarding! Diana Frost

[@MrMagnusFogg]

+Endangered Threads Beautiful documentary, beautiful women !!!...and, miracle, what a silence, you left out the omnipresent loud music that always invades documentaries and hides people's voices...thank you ever so much for it, may the Gods bless you with a smile ! Now, let's watch "Splendour in the Highlands"...only hope there's no music //-DD

[@angcharmine7871]

Absolutely gorgeous work and skill from these strong women! Stay true to your craft!

[@clarimoura]

Oh my God, what an AMAZING art!!!! I'm really impressed!!!

[@JOLENE2008]

I admire these beautiful ladies and their beautiful weaving? very inspiring hugs to you all

[@elizabethastaburuaga4573]

Realmente Ambas artesanas son una preciosa joya de esta ancestral técnica del tejido Maya con Telar. Agradezco con el alma conocer y saber más de este tejido y su significado a través de sus diseños, son verdaderas Artistas del Tejido Maya con Telar. Felicitaciones y muchísimas gracias por su valioso tiempo y por compartir este maravilloso Arte. Desde CHILE, saludos y un afectuoso abrazo ❤❤❤😊❤❤❤

[@1YzeWhoaman6821]

This was very beautifully presented. Heart felt indeed.

[@walquirialobato5313]

Lindo documentário, tem gosto de quero mais! Manuela e Dona esperanza são encantadoras, além de grandes tecelãs. Que os deuses as abençoem sempre e, aos familiares delas! E meu carinho a voces, do @Endangered Threads, que filmaram tão belamente esse povoado e a arte deles.

[@claudiaramos-kr1wg]

Muchas gracias! Very grateful to see the origins of the ancestors.

[@АлевтинаВИЛКОВА]

Ой, какой кропотливый труд!!!!!! И как красиво получается!!!!!

[@endangeredthreads3966]

(English: Oh what painstaking work and how beautiful it turns out!) Thank you for your comment. Kathleen Vitale

[@Linda204]

So very beautiful a proud tradition that all would love to know but only the few ever will

[@deborah5568]

Wow this work is so amazing and beautiful. I'm sure it takes a whole lot of patience. I hope they are paid very well. May God bless these ladies and their families with great health and prosperity.

[@mery1940]

Beautiful job . Thanks for a beautiful video.

[@endangeredthreads3966]

Thanks for the encouragement to keep telling the story of Maya weavers.

[@blancaameliagabaldonvenega34]

🙏😘💖 Dios mío, maestras artesanales tradicionales, manos de hada. Talento nato, paciencia franciscana, creatividad en su máximo nivel de expresión. Dime Qua Non, en ningún país del mundo aprecian y valoran la magnitud del trabajo artesanal, el tiempo invertido, mano de obra y materiales. Soy fan incurable de todas las tradiciones artesanales ya que desde que tengo uso de razón las practico además de las artes culinarias, bendiciones 🙏💖 Saludos a México y países hispanos. Bendiciones a los artesanos😘🙏💖👌👏👏👏👏🥇🏆

[@jokesbenny]

Gracias a las mujeres que enriquecen la arte. Maravilloso trabajo.

[@doreenadargins132]

Such bright rich colors from plants and other natural resources i hope they. never stop weaving or passing it down from mother to daughter Lee the talent and gift for math

[@lizgriffith6361]

Stunningly beautiful. Such dedication.

[@elsiehendricks8915]

Beautiful and greatly appreciated and respect. Thanks for sharing

She is an artist man she's great at it man I wish I had skills like that

[@elizabethshipman3947]

highi respect for these Beautiful women. ...astounding work

[@chadeelg]

the work is amazing but its sad to know that these poor women are going through a lot.. may god bring ease in their lives

[@ElinT13]

Wow, beautiful weaving! Love it!

[@sherrydee7880]

I always thought these woven pieces were special. I just didn't know why. After watching the enormous amount of work that goes into making each piece, I have a better understanding & appreciation of this artform and the women who make them.

[@endangeredthreads3966]

Which is exactly why we made them. Thank you for your thoughtful comment Kathleen Vitale

[@dinaibarra7554]

Gracias , hermosos trabajos !!!!!

[@jofrazier-hansen4097]

This work is so beautiful.

[@fortysomethingbadgirls2173]

Masters of their craft!

[@as.7080]

wow, amazing women! my hats off to them.

[@luciacroche231]

Que trabalho tão bonito!!!!!!! Amei cada peça !Parabéns!!!!!!

[@endangeredthreads3966]

Muito obrigado

[@thenewquiltinglifewithjanice]

beautiful, what talent these women have..

[@claygirl6133]

Beautiful work!!!! Sorry to hear about her baby :(

[@charperry4744]

amazing work love it. the women are fantastic.... very blessed to be able to watch.

[@elizabethshipman3947]

When I get wealthy, I want them to make my rugs...beautiful, amazing. ....

[@sujaanil8627]

Thank you very much.....such a wonderful weaving.......maya weaving.I want to learn....very very attractive work.

[@123LilDebbie]

I'm speechless. Beautiful women with there lovely smiles.

[@mazwas]

My legs feel dead from watching her sit in that position for so long. What a wonder!

[@macumbon]

absolutamente maravilloso el trabajo del tejido, los colores y diseños. admirables mujeres

[@Spartan77772]

What beautiful work , God bless them .

[@kaykedenoronha2997]

Isso que e trabalho lindo! Que admiravel talento e grande paciencia! Parabens!!!

[@Qrtuop]

Truly amazing art.

[@ЛюбовьКитаева-ц7к]

Как,мне,нравится,эта,работа,молодцы,дай,бог,вам,здоровье,и вашим,золотым,ручкам

[@alidelatierra]

If you ever wanted to release the raw footage of them talking in Spanish we would love it!!!!! It’s always best to hear ancestral teachings word for word, with tone and connotations included:) also those bordados are sacred designs we shouldn’t ever rush them, it happens all the time but it’s disrespectful. Weaving was a spiritual tool not just for clothes, but spiritually was targeted in Guatemala so we can see it survives in different ways. It’s sad that you guys rushed this hardworking pregnant women so you could have a “finished product”. The important thing is that they share the knowledge, and they didn’t have to. I hope they were generously compensated not only for their work, the product, but also the expert course on weaving they shared with you to distribute.

[@eydnamortensen5985]

Absolutely stunning! Unbelievable gorgeous!

[@antonia5718]

This is fascinating. Thank you, thank you very much :)

[@robinmorales4241]

LOVED THE BLUE ONE MOST

[@luisamanticof7984]

Manuela te admire, ,tienes un don, que es envidiable

[@heatherbott9909]

This was beautiful. Thank you.

[@endangeredthreads3966]

Thanks for the feedback! Kathleen

[@bettyfockler551]

Thank you! I hope these women continue their beautiful work!

[@kendo54]

Love this, one small disappointment, I would've loved to have seen someone try on the woven garment. A dress maybe pretty on a hanger, but you don't see the designer effects til worn. Just a thought, but so much work deserves to be shown off.

[@bridgetcarr1236]

All their clothes are handmade

[@silverrose7554]

kendo The last photo is all of them with the finished clothing they have woven. I know I would have like to see the American women in the clothing too.

[@ovh992]

When the cut a circle of the fabric out for a round neck hole, what do they do with the leftover disc of fabric?