2024-07-28 06:23:10
How proud! It was recently announced that an international magazine ranked Guatemala among the best 11 uniforms during the inauguration of the Paris Olympics.
Below we tell you the reasons why this international media recognized the Guatemalan athletes’ attire. How cool!
Guatemala among the best 11 uniforms of the Paris Olympic Games
Guatemala has been recognized among the best 11 uniforms of the opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, according to the American magazine Sports Illustrated. This recognition highlights the importance of respecting and appreciating the Guatemalan culturemagnificently represented in the colors and details of the costume.
In the Sports Illustrated post it says: “As you can see, any time someone respects culture, it deserves to be recognized. Guatemala is becoming as traditional as it gets, and their handmade attire is something we appreciate, so congratulations to you, Guatemala».
Guatemala is ranked 9th on this list. The countries that were also recognized for their costumes are: 1. Mongolia, 2. Mexico, 3. Sri Lanka, 4. Canada, 5. Ireland, 6. Haiti, 7. United States, 8. Czech Republic, 9. Guatemala, 10. Great Britain, and eleventh place is occupied by Malaysia. Each of these outfits stood out for their style, meaning, colors, and method of making.
This list reflects the diversity and cultural richness expressed through the uniforms of the different countries. Each of these uniforms has been highlighted for its design and the way in which they represent the identity of their respective nations. For those interested in learning more about the featured outfits, please visit this link.
More about the meaning of the Guatemalan uniform
He Guatemalan uniform for the Paris Olympics is a reflection of the country’s rich cultural heritage and craftsmanship. Every detail of the costume was crafted by Guatemalan artisans from different regions, highlighting local diversity and talent. jasper textileused in uniforms, comes from Salcajá, Quetzaltenango, known as the Cradle of Jasper for its exquisite designs. This material is essential in the making of the suits, adding a traditional and authentic element.
He men’s uniform Includes traditional straight trousers and a cotton shirt, complemented by accessories and interchangeable modular art-pliqué pieces, exclusive to the brand Jaspe Vitto. This design allows for versatility and customization, respecting tradition and modernity. On the other hand, the female athletes wore a short green dress, ideal for summer in France, accompanied by a vest, accessories and handbags. Both uniforms were completed with hand-made and hand-painted hats, unique designs that each athlete could choose according to their preference.
The applications on the uniforms, such as the tulle flowers, were made manually with natural fibers by women artisans from the Art in My Hands Association of Jocotán, Chiquimula. These are complemented by leather goods work Antigua Guatemalaas well as jewelry in brass and jade, made in the designer’s atelier.
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