F arm workers were often unfairly exploited and much time was spent away from their friends and family. Moving to the city usually meant the loss of their Mayan identity. M anufacturing handicrafts for an export market meant Mayans could work at home, in their own language employing skills that they, as Mayans, had developed centuries before. Their native skills had value in a world market. Sign outside of tailor's shop.
Mayan men tend to wear western clothes.
Suits though, are pretty much only for weddings and funerals.