Soft Apricot Large Barrilete Kite Earrings | Vida Maya

Make a bold statement with Soft Apricot 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 soft apricot color adds a gentle, warm finish while honoring 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

• Soft apricot color
• 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.