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Vintage Mayan Belt - "Faja"
Elevate your style with our handwoven Mayan belts/sashes; in Guatemala they are known as "Faja".
Each striking piece is a treasure from the indigenous village of Santa Catarina Palopo, Guatemala. By directly supporting artisan families, you help sustain ancestral weaving traditions while enjoying a unique and versatile accessory.
Wear it as a belt, display it as a wall hanging, or add a touch of culture to your décor. Explore the artistry of the Mayan motifs in each one-of-a-kind piece.
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Vintage Guatemalan Belt
By popular demand, we are bringing you these authentic Guatemalan belts for you to wear as it's original form...a belt ("faja"). These are traditional belts from Guatemala used by Mayan women to hold up their skirts. They were entirely hand woven on a back strap loom.
Belts are made in different lengths and widths. Most of them are wrapped several times around the waist with the ends tucked into the skirt.
This handwoven textile belt has two ring closures to make this belt easy to wear and adjust.
If the end is to long for you, you can simply cut the end of the belt to adjust it to your preferred length and leave the ends raw.
Features:
Vintage Guatemalan Belt
By popular demand, we are bringing you these authentic Guatemalan belts for you to wear as it's original form...a belt ("faja"). These are traditional belts from Guatemala used by Mayan women to hold up their skirts. They were entirely hand woven on a back strap loom.
Belts are made in different lengths and widths. Most of them are wrapped several times around the waist with the ends tucked into the skirt.
This handwoven textile belt has two ring closures to make this belt easy to wear and adjust.
If the end is to long for you, you can simply cut the end of the belt to adjust it to your preferred length and leave the ends raw.
Features:
Vintage Mayan Belt - "Faja"
Elevate your style with our handwoven Mayan belts/sashes; in Guatemala they are known as "Faja".
Each striking piece is a treasure from the indigenous village of Santa Catarina Palopo, Guatemala. By directly supporting artisan families, you help sustain ancestral weaving traditions while enjoying a unique and versatile accessory.
Wear it as a belt, display it as a wall hanging, or add a touch of culture to your décor. Explore the artistry of the Mayan motifs in each one-of-a-kind piece.
Note:
Vintage Mayan Belt - "Faja"
Elevate your style with our handwoven Mayan belts/sashes; in Guatemala they are known as "Faja".
Each striking piece is a treasure from the indigenous village of Santa Catarina Palopo, Guatemala. By directly supporting artisan families, you help sustain ancestral weaving traditions while enjoying a unique and versatile accessory.
Wear it as a belt, display it as a wall hanging, or add a touch of culture to your décor. Explore the artistry of the Mayan motifs in each one-of-a-kind piece.
Note:
Newly woven Mayan Belt - "Faja"
Discover our NEWLY handwoven Mayan belts/sashes, known as "Fajas". Each piece is a treasure from Santa Catarina Palopo, Guatemala, supporting a weaving cooperative that helps promote ancestral weaving traditions and at the same time, provides sustainable income to rural areas in Guatemala.
It is both versatile and beautiful. It sure adds a special dimension to your outfit!
I love these Kimono’s. I wear them over my workout clothes, so then I can stop at the Grocery store on my way home. I also pack in my travel bag, to wear on a cool night or as my robe. I get many compliments.