Here is another costume of Quiché, of a singular beauty, that of Sacapulas. Usually the woman wears a sash of bright colors in the hair, which makes a type of crown on the head.

The indigenous woman of Sacapulas enjoys adorning herself with necklaces or such of the region of Nebaj, but with a different coloration. Furthermore the central part of the ornamentation is embroidered with floral themes freely broken and almost realistic. This blouse is general used loose over the skirt or corte.

That corte is of cotton, a bright red, con blue, green or yellow stripes.

The indigenous woman of Sacapulas enjoys adroning herself with necklaces or chachales, barrettes or other accessories of gold, silver or colored beads.

By Carlos Merida
Translated from the Spanish by Joseph Johnston

La indígena de Sacapulas gusta de alhajarse con collares o semejantes a los de la región de Nebaj, pero en diferente coloración. Además, la "gola" o parte central de la ornamentación, está bordada con temas florales de factura muy libre y casi realista. Esta camisa se usa generalmente suelta, sobre la falda o "corte".

Tal "corte" es de algodón, en rojo vivo, con estrías azules o verdes y amarillas.

La indígena de Sacapulas gusta de alhajarse con collares o "chachales", aretes y otros accesorios de oro, plata y cuentas de colores.

Por Carlos Merida

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