AMERICAN BUS ASSOCIATION FOUNDATION INC – 2020 ABA Foundation Live and Silent Auctions
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Tzotzil Poncho

Item Number
205
Estimated Value
150 USD
Sold
50 USD to jmdd96760
Number of Bids
1  -  Bid History

Item Description

Hand crafted by Artisans in Chiapas, Mexico. 

The Tzotzil people are Mayan descendants, one of the most determined cultures in history. They have been fighting for hundreds of years to preserve and and maintain their culture and autonomy.

53% of the population is monolingual and only speak Tzotzil.

in 2020, for the first time ever, these traditional designs will be presented during NY Fashion Week, placing Tzotzil culture in high fashion world.