The state of Chiapas, in the South East of the Mexican Republic, is a land of beautiful valleys, jungles, mountains and coastlines, permeated with many rivers, lakes and lagoons. Its diverse geography determined the historic development of the people and made communication difficult.

        The present day countryside of Chiapas is market by the presence of differentiated and unique cultures; among these are the ethnic groups of Tzetzales, Tzotziles, Choles, Zoques, Tojolabales, Mames, Cakchiqueles, Mochos and Lacandones. These heirs to the great Maya and Zoque civilizations live side by side many mestizo cultures.

        Chiapas Crafts are a living presence of ancestral cultures their products, full of tradition color and magic, give a singular identity to the different groups.

        The Chiapan craftsmen, in their desire to strengthen and expand their cultural roots perpetuate artistic tradition and use it to open alternatives to better the condition of well being.

         Chiapas folkloric dress.

         

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