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March 2015 Rug News andDesign
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Guatemalan “Alfombras” (Carpets) — Street Decorations for Holy Week
We found, on a site called KidWorldCitizen.org, these wonderful photos of "carpets" that Guatemalans create for Holy Week (Easter week).
They explain: "In Guatemala, the Mayan tradition of creating elaborate “carpets” (alfombras) of feathers and flowers for kings to walk upon, meshed with these religious processions to create a colorful tradition that has been part of Guatemalan culture ever since."