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Traje de la Vida: Maya Textiles of Guatemala

Exhibit - Artifacts | September 25, 2008 – February 10, 2010 every Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday with exceptions | Hearst Museum of Anthropology, Gallery

Sponsors: Phoebe A. Hearst Museum of Anthropology, Friends of Ethnic Art

Traje de la Vida: Maya Textiles of Guatemala is a new exhibition by the Phoebe A. Hearst Museum of Anthropology at the University of California, Berkeley that explores weaving and artistry in Guatemala. Come explore the astonishing and beautiful styles of native dress in Guatemala, and the stories behind the Highland Mayan who wear them through hand woven huipils and dance and ceremonial costumes.

Opening to the public on September 25, 2008, the spectacular works in this exhibit offer visitors a unique look into Maya culture through textiles collected over a hundred year period. Film footage by videographer Kathleen Mossman Vitale of Endangered Threads Documentaries is featured in the exhibition as well as photography by renowned documentarian, Jeffery Foxx.

Through this exhibition, we hope to offer visitors a unique look into Maya culture, both traditional and contemporary. Rich colors and textures fill the galleries as visitors are treated to a visual cornucopia. Engaging hands-on activities for all ages and are interspersed throughout the exhibition. Learn to weave on a loom, or try on a colorful huipil and pantalones.

Target audience: All Audiences

Open to audience: All Audiences

Event Contact: 510-643-7649

(No event on these dates: March 27; July 03, 2009)