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Education Tuesday: Maya Weaving

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Lulu wearing a friendship collar
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This week we continue to explore the Maya world by learning about the history, technique and patterns of Maya weaving. Complete a word puzzle to learn the parts of a backstrap loom and weaving terms, and make your own friendship bracelet with beautiful patterns of your own design. Click here for activities! Look for weaving traditions among other cultures in future postings. 

Maya huipil from the collections at the Maxwell