Xajab’ – Huaraches From Guatemala

Posted: April 26, 2012 | Author: huaracheblog | Filed under: Uncategorized | Tags: Caites, Chiapas, Crafts, Guatemala, Handcrafted, Huarache, Huaraches, Huixtán, Maya, Mexican Crafts, Mexico, Pata de Gallo, Raramuri, Sandals, Tarahumara, Traditional Footwear, Xajab’ |1 Comment »

Although a recognized word, Huaraches in Guatemala are mainly known as Caites or Xajab’.

Apab’yan Tew a reader of Huarache Blog kindly sent a link to great photos from his personal collection of Guatemalan Xajab’ and Caites.

His Mexican footwear collection also includes Caites from Huixtán, Chiapas and some Raramuri ‘Pata de Gallo’ Huaraches.

Thanks for sharing Apab’yan Tew.

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One Comment on “Xajab’ – Huaraches From Guatemala”

nawalwinaq says:

April 26, 2012 at 8:16 pm

You are welcome my friend.

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Huaraches are traditional Mexican sandals. Their origins are unknown, but there are clear design links between some modern huaraches such as Mayan Caites sandals and Pre-Hispanic footwear seen on ancient codices.

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