Guatemala. The Maya world

Ruins of Tikal, the ancient capital of the Mayan people

The clothes of the Mayan people narrate, their story and their resistance

&quot;Being born on earth is a sacred assignment&quot; (Mayan proverb)

Lake Atitlan. Atitlan is the Nahual word for &#039;place of water&#039;

The colours and designs of the clothes reflect the origins, myths, knowledge and philosophy of the Mayan people

In Mayan symbolism the colours blue and black are associated with water, the symbol of reflection and analysis

The red colour is associated with the earth. It symbolizes strength and concreteness

The yellow colour symbolizes the Sun. It signifies strength of mind and passion

The green colour represents hope and new creation. It is the symbol of youth, freedom and tolerance

The white colour is the symbol of spirituality and serenity

&#039;The face is seen, the heart is felt&#039; (Mayan proverb)

Mayan hairstyle