The Women of Ajkem'a Loya and their breathtaking creations

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September 3, 2009
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The Women of Ajkem’a Loya and their breathtaking creations

Additional view of Mayda’s sizable beach tote

Mayda showcasing her accomplished beach bag.

Catharina modeling Ruths bag

Additional view of Sandra’s bag

Sandra’s intricate Bag with leather accents and inserts

Closer view of Catharina’s bag

Catharina’s fun and colorful handbag

Close view of Hilda’s gorgeous bag

Hilda with her creative textured pouch.

Telma’s neutral toned handbag

Romelia’s beautifully handcrafted bag w/leather strap and bottom

Back view of Gloria’s bag

Gloria and her beautiful bag

Participatory Photography Exhibition in San Lucas Toliman

June 24, 2009

Last year we conducted a participatory photography project with the women of Ajkem’a Loy’a. Seven compaÃ±eras were given disposable cameras in order to capture images representing their hopes and fears.

Ajkem’a Loy’a’s store: 2008 & 2009

June 21, 2009

Lesson learned from the project: only what is truly designed collaboratively remained in the artisan women’s group a year after the project began. In summer 2008 a team of students

A track suit for W139

January 9, 2009

In the coming two weeks the women of Ajkem’a Loy’a and I will develop the first proto type of a track suit for W139.Â W139, one of the main art spaces

A track suit for W139

January 9, 2009

In the coming two weeks the women of Ajkem’a Loy’a and I will develop the first proto type of a track suit for W139.Â W139, one of the main art spaces

First stop: Antigua

June 2, 2008

Antigua was the perfect place to spend our first night in Guatemala. Despite the never ending rain from two tropical storms, we couldn’t wait to wander around town and discover

Barbie a la Maya

June 8, 2008

We learned that some of the children make garments for their barbie dolls. This particular one is an interesting outfit designed from local textiles. It reminds us of one of