Cultural Lesson Plans for Teachers about the ... - Brown University
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Cultural Lesson Plans for Teachers about the ... - Brown University
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HUIPILES AND THE HIGHLAND MAYA OF GUATEMALA<br />
Backstrap loom<br />
Guatemala<br />
Huipil<br />
Traje<br />
VOCABULARY<br />
One type of loom that Highland Maya women use to weave huipiles.<br />
The country in Central America where many Highland Maya live.<br />
(we-peel) A woman’s blouse that is worn by <strong>the</strong> Highland Maya in<br />
Guatemala.<br />
The Haffenreffer<br />
Museum of Anthropology<br />
BROWN<br />
(trah-hey) The name <strong>for</strong> traditional clothing worn by <strong>the</strong> Highland Maya<br />
in Guatemala.<br />
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