The Mariposa Museum will display “Textile Treasures of Guatemala” through March.
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The Mariposa Museum, 26 Main St., Peterborough, has opened its winter exhibit, “Textile Treasures of Guatemala,” which will be on display through March.
The exhibit features a collection of huipiles, intricately embroidered blouses woven by Mayan women in Guatemala’s highlands. Donated by a former Peace Corps volunteer, these garments showcase traditional weaving techniques, including backstrap looms, vibrant vegetal and synthetic dyes and ikat tie-dye methods. Additional displays highlight ikat textiles from Southeast and Central Asia, floral embroidery from Europe and Guatemala and children’s clothing from the Hmong, India and Mayan cultures.
The museum is open from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Admission is $10 for adults, $8 for seniors and $6 for children. Members enter free.
For information, visit mariposamuseum.org or call 603-924-4555.
