Mazatenango Huipil Keyring and the amate tree—a species

and the amate tree—a species native to Guatemala with smooth

Brilliant and adorable

huge trees were often the central point of the park or marketplace

ENGLISH: Juana Gloria

Handmade in El Tablón by Lidia Par

Mazatenango Huipil Keyring and the amate tree—a speciesThe square shape of the Mazatenango huipils neckline represents the four cardinal points (north, south, east, and west) that are important in Mayan celebrations. White is chosen to represent purity; purple, the balance in life; stripes represent the journey of life for the Maya. A single column of embroidered clay jars is included because drawing water from nearby rivers was a big part of the indigenous Mayas daily routine, both social and cultural. A