Soft Burnt Orange Large Barrilete Kite Earrings | Vida Maya

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

These lightweight statement earrings 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

• Soft burnt orange 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.