The traditional Mayas generally assume the Moon to be female, and the Moon's perceived phases are accordingly conceived as the stages of a woman's life. Being in the image of a woman, Ix Chel, representing midwifery and medicine, is associated with sexuality and procreation, fertility and growth, not only of human beings, but also of the vegetation and the crops. She is both a fertile young woman and an aged grandmother with jaguar ears who holds a birth vase containing the origin of life. She is a new crescent Moon with eyes full of wonder and an ancient full Moon, brightly embodying the qualities of a gentle healer who's equipped with the wisdom of all the lives she's lived. The meaning of the name Ix Chel is uncertain, as her Classic name glyph remains to be identified. Perhaps several names were in use to refer to her, and perhaps it is a name with stories for only the stars to tell. 🌙
Product features
- Medium-heavy 50/50 cotton-poly blend (8.0 oz/yd²) for warmth and durability
- Tubular knit (no side seams) for a clean drape and reduced fabric waste
- Ribbed knit collar and double-needle stitching for shape retention and long-lasting wear
- OEKO-TEX certified dyes; US Cotton Trust Protocol cotton; safety compliance met
- Optional embroidery placement and DTF/DTG printed inner neck labels for polished finishing details
Care instructions
- Machine wash: cold (max 30C or 90F)
- Non-chlorine: bleach as needed
- Tumble dry: low heat
- Do not iron
- Do not dryclean
The traditional Mayas generally assume the Moon to be female, and the Moon's perceived phases are accordingly conceived as the stages of a woman's life. Being in the image of a woman, Ix Chel, representing midwifery and medicine, is associated with sexuality and procreation, fertility and growth, not only of human beings, but also of the vegetation and the crops. She is both a fertile young woman and an aged grandmother with jaguar ears who holds a birth vase containing the origin of life. She is a new crescent Moon with eyes full of wonder and an ancient full Moon, brightly embodying the qualities of a gentle healer who's equipped with the wisdom of all the lives she's lived. The meaning of the name Ix Chel is uncertain, as her Classic name glyph remains to be identified. Perhaps several names were in use to refer to her, and perhaps it is a name with stories for only the stars to tell. 🌙
Product features
- Medium-heavy 50/50 cotton-poly blend (8.0 oz/yd²) for warmth and durability
- Tubular knit (no side seams) for a clean drape and reduced fabric waste
- Ribbed knit collar and double-needle stitching for shape retention and long-lasting wear
- OEKO-TEX certified dyes; US Cotton Trust Protocol cotton; safety compliance met
- Optional embroidery placement and DTF/DTG printed inner neck labels for polished finishing details
Care instructions
- Machine wash: cold (max 30C or 90F)
- Non-chlorine: bleach as needed
- Tumble dry: low heat
- Do not iron
- Do not dryclean
