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Mayan Handicrafts & Maya Souvenirs play a huge part in the economy
of the local Maya & their communities, and numerous items depicting
the history of Mayan civilisation can be found in many forms. From
handmade jewellery, local pottery, carvings, embroidery, weaving, the
list is endless, but all of the items reflect how historically the Mayan
civilisation evolved over 1000's of years.
Many items obtainable are still used within the Mayan homes,
especially the weaves, pottery, and of course the hammocks. Even
traditional jewellery is worn by many Mayan women, with silver and
amber being the most commonly used, especially in Mexico.
The production of most souvenirs have not changed over hundreds of
years, and most certainly will be handcrafted from natural resource of
their regions.
Artifacts and replica items depicting all aspects of Mayan history can
be found within all the "Artesanias" and souvenir shops all over
Mexico. Funerary masks or death masks can be found in numerous
guises and made from many precious stones, or just basic
wood carvings. Sculptures depicting the Mayan gods & kings are very
elaborate and ornate.
Very large souvenir stores are run as "co-operatives" for all the local
villages to provide their wares, and then redistributed to small shops
and markets for resale.
When purchasing souvenirs remember you are providing the local
economy that assists the Mayan communities with sustainable growth
and stability.
of the local Maya & their communities, and numerous items depicting
the history of Mayan civilisation can be found in many forms. From
handmade jewellery, local pottery, carvings, embroidery, weaving, the
list is endless, but all of the items reflect how historically the Mayan
civilisation evolved over 1000's of years.
Many items obtainable are still used within the Mayan homes,
especially the weaves, pottery, and of course the hammocks. Even
traditional jewellery is worn by many Mayan women, with silver and
amber being the most commonly used, especially in Mexico.
The production of most souvenirs have not changed over hundreds of
years, and most certainly will be handcrafted from natural resource of
their regions.
Artifacts and replica items depicting all aspects of Mayan history can
be found within all the "Artesanias" and souvenir shops all over
Mexico. Funerary masks or death masks can be found in numerous
guises and made from many precious stones, or just basic
wood carvings. Sculptures depicting the Mayan gods & kings are very
elaborate and ornate.
Very large souvenir stores are run as "co-operatives" for all the local
villages to provide their wares, and then redistributed to small shops
and markets for resale.
When purchasing souvenirs remember you are providing the local
economy that assists the Mayan communities with sustainable growth
and stability.
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Traditional Mayan Embroidery & Weaving can be found all over the
various states of Mexico, but the more colourful and artistic woven
products are produced in the state of Chiapas.
Women & children can be found producing everything from,
clothes, toys, bags, purses, and everyday items for the home, and
working none stop all day. Most of the Mayan Souvenirs purchased
from the tourist resorts of Mexico are produced in the southern
state of Chiapas!
various states of Mexico, but the more colourful and artistic woven
products are produced in the state of Chiapas.
Women & children can be found producing everything from,
clothes, toys, bags, purses, and everyday items for the home, and
working none stop all day. Most of the Mayan Souvenirs purchased
from the tourist resorts of Mexico are produced in the southern
state of Chiapas!
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