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The Mayan Wisdom Project

Jicaras

Jicaras

$32.00 USD
$32.00 USD
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Choose from a set of 2 or 6 Jicaras (Traditional Mayan Cacao Drinking Cups)

First select your desired quantity and then select any combination of natural, black and red/yellow.

*NOTE*- All Red/ Yellow Jicaras are out of stock as of 4/19. If your order includes Red/ Yellow Jicaras and is placed on or after 4/19, it will be delayed to ship out by about 2 weeks.  

*NOTE*- Natural Jicaras are out of stock IN UK as of 4/22. If your order includes Natural Jicaras and is placed on or after 4/22, it will be delayed to ship out by about 2 weeks. 

Jícaras are the traditional Mayan cacao drinking cups!

THE POPOL WUJ , SACRED BOOK OF THE MAYA K’iCHE’, TELLS THEIR SIGNIFICANCE IN THE MAYA TRADITION.

In this book there are many stories that teach us about Xib’alb’a, the underworld which represents our inner darkness and trials. In it, characters such as Jun Junajpu and Wuqub’ Junajpu go through a journey of defeating the trials that life brings and overcoming the parts of us that don't serve our purpose in life. They teach us about consciousness, determination, and strength. There comes a time where one of the character’s heads is hung on a Jicara tree, and it flowers and blooms with jicaras, being the first stage for overcoming these trials and bringing light to the world. For millennia, the Mayans have emptied the squash and used it to drink their medicines, such as cacao. The cup itself is connected to healing purposes, so drinking cacao medicine from it only intensifies its effects, and brings even more healing.You can choose any mix of designs from the two we have available. These Jícaras from Rabinal in Guatemala are 100% natural from the tree, dried, and hand painted.

ORIGIN

THESE BEAUTIFUL JÍCARAS COME FROM THE REGION OF BAJA VERAPAZ.

They are 100% hand made by a local family, who has been working in the production of jícaras for decades. A mother, her daughter, and other members of the family gather the jícaras from the trees, empty them, dry them in the sun, and make these beautiful designs all by hand. By buying this jícaras you are supporting this hardworking Guatemalan family, who have dedicated themselves to continue this tradition for many years, and are very excited to see thier cups starting to travel around the world.

DETAILS

CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS:

You can use as you would with any other cup. For washing, use your normal sponge and soap. DO NOT place in the dishwasher.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

Our ceremonial cacao drinking cups are 100% handmade - we pride ourselves in the fact we work with truly artisanal products that do not go through industrial processes!

Size & pattern/color may not be exactly as presented in the images. Remember, jícaras are literally a squash taken from a tree, and this means the sizes will never be exact.

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