Clothing
The Mayans are known by their typical traditional clothing, which are
mainly woven by the women. The most beautiful designs of weaves are
found in Chiapas, Mexico. Women that belonged to this group have always
worn the huipil. This is a kind of a decorative blouse, which is made of
lightweight cotton. The huipil is very much a part of the dressing for
women of the Mayan group. Huipils are generally worn with a wraparound skirt. The skirts were
tied with the help of a sash. The necks of such blouses are often
decorative. The designs often have a symbolic meaning for the community.
Men that belonged to the Maya group of people wore a breech cloth made of cotton. This was wrapped around the bottom area. Today, men wear certain stylized options, which show the Spanish influence. The tzute is yet another garment that is worn by the men and by the women as well. This is worn over the shoulder area and is often decorated with embroidery. Men also wore wide belts. These were made of leather or even cloth and a cord was used to join the same.
Traditional Mayan clothing cannot be complete without the mention of
jewelry worn by the Maya people. This was as per the position of the
person in the tribe. Beads and other decorative items were used for the
neck, nose, ears, mouth and even the legs.
The Colonization affected a little on their way of clothing. They started putting signs and certain stylized options which shows the Spanish influence.
