Weaving has long been a tradition among the Mayan women of Guatemala. Their daily attire consists of wearing Cortes (hand-woven skirts) and Huipiles (wee-peels, hand-embroidered poncho like blouses).Their attire originated during the Spanish conquest in order to identify the habitants of different villages. Due to economic pressures, most Mayan women struggle to continue to practice their traditional weaving skills. Farming is the usual source of income for Guatemalans living in the highlands. In our effort to preserve the ancient tradition of weaving these designs incorporate not only new textiles, but vintage textiles recycled from the traditional Guatemalan attire.
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