Jack

Unknown artist

The jacket is woven with wool in a step loom. Moreover, the jacket consists of three pieces of woven textile that are machine stitched together. Embroidery has also been applied by machine. An embroidery is a decorative technique in which additional threads are added to the fabric after the weaving process is finished.‖ A jacket is used exclusively by men. This jacket is intended for everyday use. The background color of the jacket is dark brown.\San Pedro Solomá is located in the department of Huehuetenango. In 2007, San Pedro Solomá had a population of 43,980, 42,530 of whom belong to the Q'anjob'al culture. \The name Solomá comes from the name Zolomizah, which means 'unrest'. The place Solomá has its origins in pre-colonial times. In 1540 Solomá was granted to the Spaniard Francisco de la Cueva. In the year 1,559 other three villages were added to Solomá because these places were very sparsely populated. \Today, 90% of the population of Solomá is engaged in agriculture. Cattle breeding is also a source of income. In Solomá there is also textile production for own use.