Symbols in Maya Textiles
Posted by Maya Traditions on November 01, 2016
Here at Maya Traditions we work with design clients who submit their designs to us to be produced by our artisan partners around the Lake Atitlan. Sometimes the designs they submit are inspired by traditional Guatemalan textiles and sometimes they are very contemporary designs. The communities we partner with specialize in different types of backstrap weaving techniques such as brocade and ikat. Today, we want to take a moment to look at some of the symbols found in traditional maya textiles like huipiles and cortes. Symbols found in Maya textiles depict the environment and elements, agriculture and animals among religious