A dark woven scarf with shimmering multicolor threads and fringed ends, laid flat on a textured beige surface.
A close-up of a black woven textile with vertical multicolored stripes in blue, green, pink, and purple, next to a plain white background.
A close-up of a black woven textile with vertical multicolor stripes in blue, green, pink, and purple, featuring a fringed edge.
Tocoyal - Mayan Hair Wrap - Tesoros Maya
Tocoyal - Mayan Hair Wrap - Tesoros Maya

Black Sparkle Tocoyal Hair Wrap & Altar Textile

$79.00

Bring luminous Guatemalan textile artistry to your wardrobe or home with this wide black sparkle Tocoyal. Handwoven on a traditional pedal loom in San Antonio Palopó, Guatemala, its dark cotton ground is threaded with shimmering multicolored accents from end to end and finished with fringed edges.

A Tocoyal, also called a cinta, is a decorative hair wrap associated with traditional Maya dress. This substantial piece can be wrapped around the hair, styled as a belt over a dress, displayed as a table textile, or incorporated into meaningful seasonal décor.

Day of the Dead Altar Décor

Its rich black background and colorful shimmer make this Tocoyal a distinctive textile for a Día de Muertos or Day of the Dead altar. Drape it across an ofrenda to add color and texture while creating a beautiful setting for photographs, candles, flowers, and keepsakes honoring loved ones.

Learn more about the history and meaning of Tocoyales in Guatemala.

Details

  • Wide black Guatemalan Tocoyal hair wrap
  • Multicolored shimmering threads woven throughout
  • Handwoven on a traditional pedal loom
  • Purchased in San Antonio Palopó, Guatemala
  • Approximately 11 inches wide x 74 inches long
  • Finished with fringed ends
  • Can be worn as a Maya hair wrap or belt
  • Can be displayed as a table runner, textile accent, or Día de Muertos altar cloth
  • Unique artisan-made Guatemalan textile
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