Guatemala Grand Cross Jade Leather Bracelet

[There is only one of each design, please note the color you want on the order! 】 / Cross material | natural ore Bracelet material | Cowhide/ Wax thread Cross size | Width approximately 1.8 cm, height 3.1 cm (plus or minus 0.3 cm) Hand size | Diameter 6~11 cm (plus or minus 2 cm), can be adjusted according to needs / 【Story of Bracelet】 Antigua, Guatemala is a region rich in jade, and many locals work in jade factories. The creators of the bracelet are several young Catholics from San Antonio. Aguas. Calientes (San Antonio Aguas Calientes, a small town near Antigua, mainly inhabited by the Cacchikel ethnic group). These young people with ideas saw a lot of jade waste after cutting in the factory, so they recycled these scraps that were originally discarded. Through the inspiration of national culture, they applied technical knowledge to their creations and expressed their lives at the same time. Faith. A friend from Guatemala is a Mayan himself. He tells us that Mayan society has always been extremely spiritual since ancient times, and that it manifested itself in different ways. The idea of a supreme being has persisted throughout history. The arrival of Europeans at the end of the 14th century brought the Catholic faith parallel to the existing primitive religions. In Guatemala, about 46% of the population is Catholic and the country observes Catholic religious rituals and holidays very closely, with Easter or Holy Week (Semana Santa) being one of the most important celebrations, especially in The city of Antigua, Guatemala, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, hosts its world-famous parade at this time.