Guatemalan Huipil Fabrics in Bialystok Market in under a market canopy in Białystok

Guatemalan Huipil Fabrics in Bialystok Market

by Anthony Small

Vibrant strips of Guatemalan huipil fabric drape over wooden stalls beneath a gray market canopy in Białystok. Late afternoon light falls through autumn clouds, softening the deep indigos, crimsons, and ochres of the woven textiles. Raindrops bead on the waterproof tarp overhead, dripping steadily onto the wet pavement below. Stalls display the intricate geometric embroidery characteristic of Mayan weaving, against the muted brickwork of the Polish city street. Shoppers in heavy coats navigate the narrow aisles, their movements showing busy commerce. The damp air rests on the rough texture of the wool, while the bright colors of the cloth remain the focal point against the overcast sky. One folded bolt of blue fabric rests on the edge of a table, catching the diffused light.

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Guatemalan textiles huipil Bialystok market autumn rain folk art Mayan weaving street market Poland
Camera Leica M4-2*AI-imagined, not shot. For real Leica M4-2 photos, grab one online.
Focal Length 47mm
Aperture f/3.5
Shutter Speed 1/30
ISO 200
Film Cinestill 50D daylight
Location under a market canopy in Białystok
Date 2007-04-02
Credit VEETER
Coordinates 53.0238, 23.1718
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