Guatemala, at weaving

 

Max Pollak

  1886 - 1970 (biography)

c. 1950  

color softground etching and drypoint 

5 1/8 x 6" 1/8" platemark 

pencil, lower right 

61 of 100  

pencil titled, lower left 

 

fine cream laid 

published 

artist 

DASL135 

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Backstrap weaving is an ancient art practiced for centuries in Guatemala. The looms are simple, often handmade by the weaver, and they are portable and can be easily rolled up when not in use. The back rod is tied to a tree or a post while weaving and the front end has a strap that encircles the waist of the weaver. The women of the Guatemala highlands use cotton yarn which has been dyed with natural plant dyes for their weaving.