Sauder Rug Show ~ part three ~ Feature & Special Exhibit

This is taken from the picture above, but wasn't sure you could enlarge it to make it legible.

"Multicolores' artists honor their Maya ancestry and celebrate the natural world in an exhibition of hooked rugs and embroidery, entitled Celebrating the Voices of Maya Women Artists.

The pieces in this exhibition are deeply personal.  They embody the artist's heritage, identity, pride and artistic confidence in artwork, which is compelling, complex and colorful.

The hooked rugs blend different symbols and elements from indumentaria maya (traditional Maya clothing), traditionally handwoven on a backstrap loom.  With a nearly infinite variety of patterns, motifs, and color combinations infused with meaning and identity, indumentaria maya is one the the cultural treasures of Guatemala.  It's also a rich source of inspiration for Multicolores' artists and they create new designs, interpreting traditional designs with an artistic twist.

Many of the pieces in this collection are inspired by Guatemala's spectacular landscapes, natural beauty, and abundance of birds, flowers and animals.  The artists also draw on their community traditions and belief systems, their deep respect for nature and their strong sense of place and belonging.  The artist's innovative medium, recycled fabrics, builds on a legacy of sustainability and stewardship of the land.

Through their work, these contemporary indigenous artists, steeped in ancient traditions of textile arts, are not only honoring their cultural traditions but creating a catalyst for positive social change in their families and their communities.  Importantly, their artwork serves as a path for economic and self-empowerment."

To me, what was the absolutely most impressive thing about the exhibit, was the stitcheries.  MAGNIFICENT!!!

Many of the pieces were for sale and I hope many of them sold!

Another special exhibit was the Haunted Rug.

A close up of the top rug.  Fun stuff hooked in to the mat.

I hope you are not too sick of rugs.  So many more to share!

Here's my booth at yesterday's show.  I had to get my sorry but out of bed at 4 am to finish all the last minute stuff, travel an hour to the venue and be set up by 8:45.  To say I was exhausted last night is an understatement.  I was selling low dollar items, but I almost made my hoped-for total.  I am happy it is over, but now plan to have a sale or two at my house because I still have so much stuff and have many more boxes to deal with.

Many people were there with dogs, but one woman was there with her blue and gold parrot.  Absolutely gorgeous.  

Here he is getting a drink 😁

Thanks so much for stopping by.
Pug hugs 😊
Lauren