Question: what kind of clothes did the maya wear

title: Maya textiles
text: In current day Mayan textiles , much has changed in the fields of design , technique , and materials . The Kaqchikel and K'iche ' are two specific ethnic - linguistic groups that still have strong weaving traditions . According to Schevill , `` field studies reveal that many of the design decisions which a weaver must make in producing a garment are spontaneous . Often the only conscious decision made prior to beginning the weaving process is the selection of the colors for the background fabric . '' Patterns would signify specific ethnic groups and social status but now a days the patterns are less strict and more creativity filled . For other groups , `` local tradition dictates at least the overall composition of garments . Although deviation from these aesthetic norms is not strictly forbidden , it does leave the weaver open to ridicule or gossip .