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The Independent UK
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UNCOVERED: Artisans in guatemala hand stitch velvet cloaks for holy week processions | History Defined

Guatemala Holy Week Artisans - (Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All rights reserved)

Stitch by stitch, artisans have worked for months on the elaborate garments that will debut this week in Holy Week processions across Guatemala and beyond.

The hefty velvet cloaks, finely embroidered with gold thread will cover the wooden Virgin Mary and Christ figures carried by the faithful down cobblestone streets lined by thousands.

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