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Mayan traditional weaving encodes village identities
HERE’S THE INTERESTING PART
Asking someone where they are from is completely unnecessary if you just aggressively analyze their shirt. Using a backstrap loom, weavers create complex, colorful textiles called huipiles that function exactly like highly specific barcodes. The specific patterns, colors, and motifs perfectly broadcast exactly which specific town the wearer hails from without anyone having to speak a word.
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