This site was created with information from Maya of Guatemala by Carmen L Pettersen.
Language: Quiché Department: Sololá
Nahualá, the ghost or guardian spirit, watches over those in this area. They are well know for their rustic looking furniture, and for their men wearing skirts.
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A black loose coat hangs over another heavy wool coat underneath.
Under that there is a white shirt with embroidery on the cuffs and collar. A beautiful wide sash is hidden by the two coats. Also hidden are white shorts embroidered with little birds. The shorts are hidden under a short wool blanket, worn as a skirt.