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Morrales or "Man Bags" from
Mayan Highlands of Guatemala 
Mayan men and boys made and wore
Morrales, long before "Man Bags" became a fashion item. Men needed
something to carry their valuables, and lunch as they walked to the "milpa",
the small plot of land where they planted "maize" (corn) or took the chicken
bus to the market. The basic style of a Morrale is a rectangular bag with a
shoulder strap. The materials the bag is made of and the design varies
quite a bit from one pueblo to another as well as the individual skill and
vision of the artisan who makes them. Some are woven from maguey,
others are crocheted from cotton or wool, and some are knitted from various
"hilo" threads. Usually the man makes the bag himself. Some are
made on the road as the man walks the long distance to the milpa. |
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Item # A-BG-MO-TS
