Blue wrapskirt

Unknown artist

The wrapskirt is woven with industrialized cotton in a step loom. On the wrapskirt, two bands were embroidered manually with cotton. In an embroidery, the extra threads are added after weaving, when the fabric is finished.A wraparound skirt is used by women only to cover the lower part of the body (hips, legs). In terms of function, it is similar to the skirt. A wraparound skirt is a square or rectangular piece of textile that is rolled around the body. This wraparound skirt is intended for everyday use.ÓSololá is located in the department of Sololá. In 2007, Sololá had a population of 92,511. Of these, 87,343 inhabitants belonged to the Cakchiquel culture. 96% of the population in the department of Sololá is Mayan. \The origin of the name of Sololá has two versions. According to the first version the name comes from the Tzolojha language which means "water of elder". The other version says that the name comes from Cakchiquel, which would mean 'returning to the water'. \During the pre-colonial period, this area was taken over by the Tzutuhiles, then by the Quiché and Cakchiquel Maya. During the colonial period, Sololá was divided into two villages, Texpan Atitlán or Sololá and Atitlán. \The main source of income in the present is agriculture (44% of the working population works in this sector). 32% are engaged in education or administrative work, and 20% in trade.