[CaliforniaMama]

An alfombra is an elaborate carpet-like work of art made up of flower petals and colored sawdust.



During Santa Semana, or Holy Week (the week prior to Christ's death), alfombras can be found all around Antigua, Guatemala.

If you get a chance to see one in person, quickly take your picture, because before long a procession will come walking through scattering the petals to the four winds.

There are many wonderful examples of alfombras on the internet. I found this one here.