Green and Purple Tocoyal Hair Wrap | Vida Maya

Discover the beauty of Guatemalan textile tradition with this Green and Purple Tocoyal Hair Wrap, purchased directly from San Antonio Palopó, Guatemala.

A Tocoyal, also called a cinta, is a long decorative hair ribbon associated with traditional Maya dress. This piece is entirely woven by hand with cotton strings on a traditional pedal loom. It is not beaded; its color, pattern, and texture come from the carefully woven cotton threads.

Wear it as a traditional hair wrap, tie it around a dress as a belt, or use it as a curtain tie, sewing embellishment, gift-wrapping accent, or distinctive textile display. Each Tocoyal has its own colors, patterns, and handmade character.

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

Details

• Green and purple handwoven Guatemalan Tocoyal
• Entirely woven by hand with cotton strings
• Traditional cinta hair ribbon
• Purchased in San Antonio Palopó, Guatemala
• Each piece is unique and one of a kind
• Also known as a Guatemalan cinta or Maya hair ribbon