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Updated Jan 14

That's Not "Aztec" Print

Name: That's Not "Aztec" Print
Brand: Vintage
SKU: 5bdfb5344ab633af204a499e
Price: 13.0 USD
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Since joining Poshmark I've seen too many people mislabeling items as "Aztec" print. I've taken a moment to comment on a few of them asking them to reconsider more accurately describing their item's patterns. One seller said "it's not that serious" and then blocked me. Theft of Indigenous Technology is actually serious and violent. Those "Aztec" print leggings aren't a thing. They may be a whitewashed appropriated version, but they aren't from the tradition. Know better, do better.

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gibbylouise @quetzallida Thank you for this post. I have changed the only listing I believe I had in my closet using the term Aztec to describe something. I was unaware of it being offensive and appreciate the knowledge. I hate being ignorant to such things.

Nov 05Reply

quetzallida @gibbylouise thank you for writing, that's awesome to hear! Feel free to share the educational post, too! Unfortunately many designs out here on designer clothing are stolen from Indigenous tribes without any respect for the sacredness of the geometric symbols. Theres been some lawmaking happening in the south to protect Indigenous Maaya designs and technology from theft in the fashion world because it is way out of control. Have a beautiful night!

Nov 06Reply

quetzallida Likewise, if you are selling an Indigenous/Native made item, please do your absolute best to credit the people/tribes that it is made by! 👌🏾

Nov 06Reply

carrisaelijah02 What would you suggest people label the print then ? Just because it’s both an authentic made doesn’t mean that’s not the printed design

Dec 02Reply

quetzallida @carrisaelijah02 I suggest people describe the print and not call it "aztec" unless they've been told by Indigenous people of the Mexica/Macehual tradition that it is a print of their culture.

Dec 02Reply

naturallyerinn_ I've noticed this as well. Would you say that "tribal" print is appropriate or no?

Dec 13Reply

quetzallida @naturallyerinn_ that's a problematic term as well because it's invisibalizing when used in lieu of naming the actual tribe. It can also be used to name a pattern that is not authentic and is an imaginary hybrid that has been appropriated, which then it's not actually "tribal" but coming from the appropriated imagination and it was stolen cultural property in the first place.

Dec 21Reply

quetzallida @naturallyerinn_ pt. 2 I think this is a question linked to a larger convo and I add these two cents. I wonder what other Indigenous folx would add to the convo. Thanks for asking. Got my brain moving

Dec 21Reply

naturallyerinn_ @quetzallida yes your original post really made me start thinking and researching. I'm always willing to learn and expand my knowledge and I truly appreciate your feedback. It makes so much sense. We have to do better as a people. And the words we use matter.

Dec 21Reply

ambravo90 Thanks for posting this! ❤️

Dec 23Reply

quetzallida @ambravo90 😊

Dec 23Reply

quetzallida @naturallyerinn_ your response is appreciated! I too am always down for learning, sometimes it's uncomfortable, but we have to do it, we have to be better. We can always be better! 💓

Dec 23Reply

wolfemom65 Bravo for standing up for Indigenous cultures! I used to do cultural training for my job and after having grown up as a military brat in multiple cultures I was pretty astounded at the lack of knowledge about misappropriation of cultural symbolism. Unfortunately mass marketing is the worst culprit but when pointed out appropriately to people they should not become upset with the messenger.

Jan 05Reply

violetskys7 @quetzallida Thank you for posting this. I’ve seen so many items misrepresented 💜💜💜💜💜💜

Jan 09Reply

elisa7joy Now that I've read this it makes perfect sense to me. Objects vs culture and so on. The only thing is I'm still unsure what to say to describe the pattern, and it's also complicated a bit since some items are manufacture items with the Aztec label being a part of the items name/title...

Jan 11Reply

cheric18 @quetzallida Thank you for this post! I learned something from it :)❤

Jan 11Reply

alexandralizet This post is so important!! Thank you for spreading awareness 💕

Jan 11Reply

quetzallida @alexandralizet thank u so much for receiving and sharing the knowledge dear!

Jan 11Reply

quetzallida @cheric18 so awesome, thank u!

Jan 11Reply

quetzallida @elisa7joy I hear u! And don't have a clear cut answer for you, unfortunately. The appropriation and commercialization of sacred knowledge and designs is out of hand. Yikes. Do your best as able and stay humble! 🙏🏽

Jan 11Reply

ceces_vintage Love this message, thank you.

Jan 28Reply

dalinn1 Hello! I have something labeled Aztec print. I’m taking it off right now. I’m going to call it “geometric print”. I hope that helps. Thanks for educating us on this sensitive matter👍💋

Feb 16Reply

trisharadell Thank you!

Apr 27Reply

sarahshay Thanks for your post! I will update my listings! Glad you had it in my closet so I could learn from it.

Apr 28Reply

lianajamie 🙌🙌🙌

Oct 01Reply

megalodon1992 THANK YOU!! scrolling through listings sometimes i think "wow cute" but seeing things racistly mislabeled "aztec" is an immediate turnoff.

Feb 25Reply