Abstract
The Q’anjob’al, Akateko, and Chuj communities of the Guatemalan highlands are among many Maya communities that are flourishing with knowledge that draws on the classical-period Maya civilization and infuses it with contemporary practices. This knowledge guided the Maya people in building a stronger relationship with the natural and spiritual worlds: the very foundation of our social structure and the key to understanding our place in this universe. The survival of our culture, our languages, and our oral traditions all played a critical role in preserving our worldview, but the one that stands resilient above all is the one recorded on textiles. The author of this report conducted direct research in the Q’anjob’al language and through personal contacts. The illustrations are original and created by the author.
Publication Date
8-5-2026
DOI
10.62915/2688-9188.1221
