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Paula explores the Maya version of that Finnish institution - The Sauna (and claims this proves Finns were in Central America long before the Spanish even knew it existed)
Maria Meza, one of the Grandes Maestros of Mexican folk art, shows one of her weavings in her home in the Tzeltal Maya village of Tenejapa, Chiapas
I'm off for a few days of fun in the (blazing) sun of Taiwan. Agonized over what photo to leave people with, tried to find a Taiwan photo from the past that felt suitable. Couldn't. Realized I really need to pack. Decided to leave you with a pretty girl instead. So fashion/beauty shot it is.
Be back with plenty of photos, I'm sure.
Model: Maya
Here's an example of a man's poncho (jorongo) from Zinacantan Chiapas, a Tzotzil Maya community in Mexico. This was the style that was worn 3-4 years ago. The fabric was woven on the backstrap loom and then the embroidery was completed using a sewing machine