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Guatemalan Sashes ~ Cintas & Fajas
Both cintas and fajas are commonly referred to as "sashes". The primary use of the cinta is as a hair ribbon. It's decorative in nature, but also very utilitarian as the Maya women rarely cut their hair. The cinta is braided or wound into the hair and then fashioned into different styles, many indicative of the village the woman is from. The faja is actually a belt, worn wrapped, usually several times around the waist, securing the wrap-style skirt. For more infomation regarding Guatemalan textiles click here.
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