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Maya Ixil Identity
 |  TextilesOne of the sources of income along with agriculture are the textiles made by the maya Ixil women |  Coffee |
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 WeavingThe weaving technique used allows to obtain dense textiles of high durability |  TextilesIn the textiles different figures and symbols typical of the region are shown |  TextilesTypical fabrics are a living reflection of the Mayan Ixil identity |
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 Washing in the riverDoing laundry in a stream is a very usual activity |  LaundryWomen carrying their laundry clothes. |  Maya Ixil agriculture |
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 LaundryThe most modern laundry places are nothing more than pumped stream water inside an open, concrete shelter. |  Maya Ixil Agriculture |  |
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 |  TextilesThe fabrics have great color and original embroidery. |  TextilesTextiles can last for a 100 years and be handed down to others |
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 AgricultureThe inhabitants of the region plant corn, beans, squash, potatoes and some fruits |  Typical food |  Traditional clothesWomen and girls are used to wear their traditional clothes |
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 Food |  |  Weaving materialsThe most traditionally used fabrics are wool and cotton |
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 TextilesThe symbols used have meanings and every generation can invent their own symbols and patterns |  Back strap weaving |  CornOne of the most important food resource |
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 BoxbolA delicious traditional dish |  Kids |  Traditional food |
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 CoffeeCoffee is one of the main agriculture products |  New soccer balls |  WeavingThey use the weaving techniques to create a great variety of products |
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 CoffeeCoffee selection |  Coffee |  Maya spiritual guidesThe Ixil Community has maintained a lot their traditional culture free from influences |
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 Mayan numbersMost Ixil people still speak the Ixil language as their first language and many still do not speak Spanish. |  Weaving materials |  Waist loom |
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 |  BraceletsWomen make bracelets using finger weaving |  Traditional food |
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 The memory keeper and his wifeThe memory keeper wrote a book telling his legends and stories of the Maya Ixil |  Textiles |
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