1980 Press Photo Tourist admires hand-loomed wall hangings in Guatemala

A tourist admires some beautiful hand-loomed wall hangings sold by this Indian. Guatemala is known for its handwoven textiles and blankets, ponchos, embroidered dresses and shirts, dramatic tapestries and rugs...and "regateando" (bargaining) is a necessary ritual. More and more tourists are visiting Guatemala because of what it offers in value, climate, scenery, culture and tradition.

Photo is dated 1980.

Photo measures 10 x 8.25 inches.