Hat weaving withJipi, Carludovica Palmata (Cyclanthaceae) in the Yucatan Peninsula, Mexico |
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Authors: | Maria Fadiman |
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Institution: | (1) Department of Latin American Studies, Tulane University, 78751 New Orleans, LA, USA;(2) Present address: Department of Geography, University of Texas at Austin, 78712 Austin, TX, USA |
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Abstract: | Weaving hats withjipi,Carludovica palmata (Cyclanthaceae) has built the local economy and cultural identity for the people of Becal, in the Yucatán Peninsula, Mexico.
They obtain most material from cultivated sources, weave in man-made caves, and market the goods to commercial centers. BecauseJipi does not appear to deplete the soil, they do not need to clear more land for sustainable production. Although weaving traditionally
served as the main source of income and social activity in Becal, interest in weaving is declining as the town modernizes.
Although profits gained from weaving add to family earnings, because of the many hands through which the hat passes, this
income remains low compared to the final selling prices. Thus, many who have the opportunity to pursue other careers are doing
so. However, for rural communities, without other earning options, weaving may provide an economically and environmentally
advantageous way to use the land. |
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Keywords: | Carludovica palmata Cyclanthaceae Panama hat Jipi Becal Yucatán Mexico hat-weaving |
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