Santiago Sacatepequez

Department:  Sacatepéquez
Language Group:  Kaqchikel
Elevation:  2,040m
Patron Saint &
Festival Day:
  
Dia de Santiago de Los Caballeros - July 25
All Souls Day (Day of the Dead) - November 1
Market Day:  Saturday


Located halfway between Antigua and Guatemala City, Santiago supplies regional markets with locally produced fruits and vegetables. The Day of the Dead celebration attracts both Guatemalan and foreign visitors, who come to see the huge kites which are flown in the cemetery. The design and brocading techniques of Santiago weavings are similar to those of nearby San Pedro Sacatepéquez and Santo Domingo Xenacoj. In all of these villages, double plied threads are used, and shoulder bands feature similar design motifs.

The older huipil was red and white striped and decorated with small geometric designs. Contemporary huipiles are more elaborate, with multicolored geometric designs and registers of animals, especially small rabbits. The original background fabric of red with white stripes, however, has not changed significantly.


The skirt, or morga, [traditional designation] is indigo blue with lighter blue pinstripes. The foot-loomed panels are joined with a simple decorative randa, which is added by hand.

The Santiago belt, specific to the village, is a narrow black and white striped band, which can be plain or brocaded. The ends are finished with multicolored braided threads and small button-shaped pompons.


The striped utility cloth [tzute] is used in various ways; for example, to cover baskets of food or to carry vegetables in the market. This textile may be either plain or decorated with brocaded figures. The ceremonial tzute is always brocaded, and various birds are favorite designs.

The hair is still arranged in a traditional style, interlaced with cords and tied around the head. Formerly of multicolored wool yarn, commercial satin ribbons are now used.



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