The Kites of Santiago
We are still basking in sights and sounds of Guatemalan's annual Festival de barriletes gigantes de Santiago Sacatepéquez. The Festival of giant kites is celebrated annually on November 1st in the Guatemalan municipality of Santiago Sacatepequezto memorialize those who have passed on by releasing colossal kites into the sky.
The event is one of the main cultural phenomenons in Santiago Sacatepequez in which giant kites are built and flown. On the day of the deceased the residents, also, visit the above-ground tombs of their ancestors to pray and lay floral offerings.
Traditionally, the building of the kites takes 40 days. Every part of the kite is made from Mother Nature from the glue to the woven hemp strings.
The main objective of this beautiful tradition is religious and cultural, as people believe it is a communication link between the souls of deceased loved ones and their loved ones still on Earth. Additionally, the act of raising the kite in the air symbolizes the dreams of their makers, wrapping and weaving against the wind against an open blue sky. It's a beautiful thing!
Until next time..... XOXO Ketzali
Ketzali Being Sold at a Boutique Near You
Ketzali is being offered in several boutiques around the good ole Americas!
Kaight Shop in Brooklyn has a few of our signature products, one of them being the ever so popular Tula' scarf:
Kaight Shop's brick and mortar is located at 382 Atlantic Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11217
Free People is showcasing our Linear Hooded Kimono in indigo:
Our rust colored Ajbe Poncho is looking fabulous in the care of Accompany:
Tent Marketplace is selling our hand-made Xup scarf in mustard:
Uxibal in Antigua, Guatemala is selling several of our multi-colored scarves in-store:
Uxibal is located at 4a Calle Oriente #15- Antigua, Guatemala
Beyunik is a brand new store in Sherman Oaks, California and has a wide selection of our ponchos and scarves. Just check out how beautiful the store is!
Beyunik is in the Westfield Sherman Oaks Fashion Square: 14006 Riverside Dr #120
Sherman Oaks, CA 91423
If you love all the products you see here and can't get enough- please visit www.ketzali.com
Each purchase helps our artisans in Guatemala earn a live-able wage to help their families overcome poverty.
Ketzali Featured in Organic Spa Magazine!
Ketzali's founder Maya Colop-Morales talks family influence, fashion school, and wanting to give-back to artisans in Guatemala in Organic Spa Magazine. Click the picture for the full article:
Organic Spa Magazine is the leading wellness and natural beauty media brand bridging wisdom and preventative health with a sustainable lifestyle.