Centuries ago the Maya people created a magnificent culture.
Pyramids, temples, astronomical sites, populous cities, and a
culture of beauty and sophistication marked what we now know as
southern Mexico and Central America. The mysterious "collapse" of
the great city-states of the Maya world to the 10th century is as
great archaeological mystery. And yet the Maya people, and their
culture, live on. Especially in the state of Chiapas in southern
Mexico. Even with civil wars and severe economic hardship, the Maya
continue to celebrate and sustain their heritage in extraordinary
traditional dress and festivals that are both riotous and sacred.
Enter the world through the pages of this book. Understand the
roots of Maya culture and costume as it is expressed in their
ancient history and legends, and in their ever-evolving, colorful,
beautifully handcrafted dress. You will see exquisite gauze fabrics
that trace their origins from the 9th century AD to a present-day
village; festival wear that blends Roman Catholicism and paganism,
reverence and mockery; gloriously brocaded and embroidered
wardrobes that tie communities together; embroidery techniques that
reflect displacements and migration- fabrics that trace the history
and evolution of a people.
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