Authentic Vintage guatemalan mayan Belt ( Faja ) hand woven hand buy embroidered cotton Measures 88 inches x 2 inches

Authentic Handmade Guatemalan mayan Belt ( Faja ) hand woven hand embroidered cotton

FromSanta Maria de Jesus, an indigenous village in the department of Sacatepéquez Guatemala.

Circa 1980's this Faja is in good used condition

All items in my store are pre loved and can be up to 60 years old. Do not expect brand new and perfect.

These items of clothing have been worn for many years, sometimes by several generations of the same Mayan family, and could show some signs of wear. Sun fading, light soiling, thread pulls and fabric stretching are all possible. These should not be seen as imperfections, rather testaments to the long and varied history of the piece. However, any serious signs of damage such as holes or tears are always noted and photographed.

All Huipiles are 100% Cotton ( Excluding any metallic threads which are sometimes woven into the fabric )

Cortes occasionally have a mix to fibres to give them added strength and durability for their use as skirts

I strive to be 100% honest and want you, the buyer, to be completely satisfied with your purchase. If you are, please leave me a review. If not, please contact me and give me the opportunity to make sure you are happy.

Purchase any two items from my store on the same order and second one ships for only $15

SHIPPING COSTS

Please note that shipping costs are not inflated.
It is expensive to ship from here in Guatemala. The first pound of weight costs $27 USD , it then gets progressively cheaper per pound

Some sellers offer free or reduced shipping simply by inflating the cost of the item being shipped. I do not.

I believe in offering beautiful, vintage pieces at the cheapest rate possible, whilst paying the ladies selling them, a good and fair price.

I strongly believe in fair trade practices and when traveling to many of the isolated villages, my friend Ingrid Aracely Pocon , who is Cackchiquel Mayan travels with me, to interact with the ladies selling their garments in their native tongues ensuring a fair price.

Quite buy often it is possible to ship more than one item for the lowest price from the shipping company. Please ask and I will be happy to help

PLEASE NOTE:

Government permit

All vintage items require a government permit before they can be shipped from Guatemala, to ensure they do not have historical significance. This process can take up to 10 business days, hence delivery time of 21 days. As soon as the permit is issued, the item/items will be released to UPS and a tracking number provided, delivery will then be within 3 daysy