Huehuetenango, Guatemala
The northeastern highland department of Huehuetenango is dominated by the Cuchumatán Mountains. Maya dress or traje is still adhered to in many communities, as are Maya languages.
Most men in Guatemala, whether self-identified as Maya or not, now wear western dress, like these musicians performing in San Ildefonso Ixtahuacán. Photo by Kathleen Mossman Vitale 2005.
In Todos Santos Cuchumatán, Santiaga Mendoza Pabla's son William, 17, enjoys a ribbing from friends. He wears the typical palm fiber hat and woven shirt still prevalent in his community. Photo by Kathleen Mossman Vitale 2005.
Elena Domingo Mejía weaves on her back strap loom next to her daughter Lilia. They live near the community of San Rafael Petzal in Huehuetenango. Photo by Kathleen Mossman Vitale 2005.