Bright Burnt Orange Large Barrilete Kite Earrings | Vida Maya

$42.00

Make a bold statement with Bright Burnt Orange Large Barrilete Kite Earrings, handmade in Guatemala and inspired by the colorful barriletes flown during Guatemala’s All Saints’ Day and Day of the Dead celebrations in Santiago Sacatepéquez and Sumpango.

Their bright burnt-orange tassels and teal-and-brick woven accents honor a living Maya and Guatemalan tradition. Barriletes are hand-painted kites created to carry messages to loved ones and fill the sky with color and sound on November 1 and 2.

Details

  • Bright burnt-orange tassels with teal and brick woven accents
  • Approx. 4 in long × 2 in wide
  • Lightweight statement earrings
  • Materials: brass, polyester, cotton, and crystals
  • Handmade in Guatemala
  • Earring hook is not hypoallergenic
  • Colors may vary slightly depending on screen settings

Learn more about Guatemala’s giant kites and the All Saints’ Day and Day of the Dead traditions in our blog.