"I want to keep our Guatemalan weaving artistry from disappearing. Like other crafts, the textile arts enrich our culture."
I'm Eladio Chiroy Hernandez and I was born in Guatemala in 1942 as one of ten children. Because we were such a large family, we didn't have a lot of money, but my father began weaving on a traditional... read more
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Lynn 05/15/2022
Beautiful!!

Joseph 04/27/2022
Brightened our table!
37 items by Eladio Chiroy
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The Treadle Loom in Old...
Book Titled The Foot Pedal Loom in Old Guatemala 201 pages
The Treadle Loom in Old..., Book Titled The Foot Pedal Loom in Old Guatemala 201 pages
Eladio Chiroy
Originally titled "El Telar de Pie en Antigua Guatemala," this is the story of the treadle loom and its evolution since the Spanish introduced it when the area was still part of New Spain.... read more$96.79CAD$86.78CADArtist: Eladio Chiroy
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Colors of the Sea
Set of Six Striped Cotton Placemats in Blue from Guatemala
Colors of the Sea, Set of Six Striped Cotton Placemats in Blue from Guatemala
Eladio Chiroy
Stripes of lapis lazuli and seafoam bring the colors of the sea to this set of six placemats from Guatemala. Eladio Chiroy designs the placemats, hand-weaving them of cotton on the pedal loom. Making... read more$64.86CAD$57.85CADArtist: Eladio Chiroy
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Birds of the Garden
Guatemalan Handmade Tablecloth and Napkins Set
Birds of the Garden, Guatemalan Handmade Tablecloth and Napkins Set
Eladio Chiroy
A variety of birds in cornflower blue adorn this handcrafted sky-blue table linen set, consisting of a tablecloth and coordinating napkins. The set is woven on a traditional foot pedal loom of 100%... read more$139.70CAD$124.97CADArtist: Eladio Chiroy
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Poinsettia Grace
White Floral Cotton Table Linen Set from Guatemala
Poinsettia Grace, White Floral Cotton Table Linen Set from Guatemala
Eladio Chiroy
Crimson and emerald poinsettias dance across a snow white background in this beautiful table linen set. Guatemalan artisan Eladio Chiroy weaves the tablecloth and napkins from cotton on a foot loom.$154.67CAD$138.86CADArtist: Eladio Chiroy
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Sweet Relaxation in Teal
Striped Cotton Beach Towel in Teal from Guatemala
Sweet Relaxation in Teal, Striped Cotton Beach Towel in Teal from Guatemala
Eladio Chiroy
Perfect for a relaxing day by the beach, this towel is designed by Eladio Chiroy in Guatemala. He works with cotton, weaving this beach towel by hand on the traditional telar de pie, or floor loom.... read more$77.83CAD$54CADArtist: Eladio Chiroy
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Country Sunset
Six Handwoven Striped Cotton Placemats from Guatemala
Country Sunset, Six Handwoven Striped Cotton Placemats from Guatemala
Eladio Chiroy
Decorated with sunset stripes of crimson and saffron, six placemats decorate the kitchen table. Eladio Chiroy designs this Guatemalan set, handwoven of cotton and finished with delicate fringes on the... read more$64.86CAD$57.85CADArtist: Eladio Chiroy
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Fresh Color
Multicolor Plaid Cotton Dish Towels (Set of 3)
Fresh Color, Multicolor Plaid Cotton Dish Towels (Set of 3)
Eladio Chiroy
Woven from 100% cotton on a floorloom, this set of three plaid dish towels will add charm and color to your kitchen decor. Eladio Chiroy creates the trio in three different colors, each with a unique... read more$33.92CAD$30.08CADArtist: Eladio Chiroy
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Cheerful Kitchen in Purple
Purple Striped 100% Cotton Napkins (Set of 6)
Cheerful Kitchen in Purple, Purple Striped 100% Cotton Napkins (Set of 6)
Eladio Chiroy
From Guatemalan artisan Eladio Chiroy comes this cheerful set of six cloth napkins. Woven from 100% cotton on a pedal loom, the napkins come in light lavender with stripes of imperial purple. An... read more$45.89CAD$40.50CADArtist: Eladio Chiroy
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Easter Flowers
Red Cotton Tablecloth and Napkin Set with Easter Flowers
Easter Flowers, Red Cotton Tablecloth and Napkin Set with Easter Flowers
Eladio Chiroy
The foot pedal loom has been one of the most important contributions of the first Spanish artisans who arrived in Guatemala after the conquest. Now, Antigua-based artisan Eladio has inherited the art... read more$154.67CAD$138.86CADArtist: Eladio Chiroy
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Country Sunset
Set of 6 Striped Cotton Placemats and Napkins from Guatemala
Country Sunset, Set of 6 Striped Cotton Placemats and Napkins from Guatemala
Eladio Chiroy
Decorated with sunset stripes of crimson and saffron, six placemats accompanied by six solid crimson napkins decorate the kitchen table. Eladio Chiroy designs this Guatemalan set, handwoven of cotton... read more$77.83CAD$69.43CADArtist: Eladio Chiroy
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Rainbow Inspiration
Six Multicolored Striped Cotton Placemats from Guatemala
Rainbow Inspiration, Six Multicolored Striped Cotton Placemats from Guatemala
Eladio Chiroy
Multicolored stripes adorn this set of six placemats from Guatemala. Eladio Chiroy designs the placemats, weaving each one from cotton on the foot pedal loom. Featuring delicate fringes on the ends... read more$64.86CAD$57.85CADArtist: Eladio Chiroy
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Celadon Trails
Six Striped Cotton Placemats in Celadon from Guatemala
Celadon Trails, Six Striped Cotton Placemats in Celadon from Guatemala
Eladio Chiroy
Stripes of celadon green give this set of six placemats a homey vibe. Reflecting Eladio Chiroy's family history in textiles, the Guatemalan placemats are handwoven of cotton and finished with delicate... read more$57.87CAD$52.06CADArtist: Eladio Chiroy
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Sweet Relaxation in Snow White
Snow White Cotton Beach Towel with Indigo Stripes
Sweet Relaxation in Snow White, Snow White Cotton Beach Towel with Indigo Stripes
Eladio Chiroy
Perfect for a relaxing day by the beach, this towel is designed by Eladio Chiroy in Guatemala. He works with cotton, weaving this beach towel by hand on the traditional telar de pie, or floor loom.... read more$77.83CAD$69.43CADArtist: Eladio Chiroy
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Sweet Relaxation in Buttercup
Striped Cotton Beach Towel in Buttercup from Guatemala
Sweet Relaxation in Buttercup, Striped Cotton Beach Towel in Buttercup from Guatemala
Eladio Chiroy
Perfect for a relaxing day by the beach, this towel is designed by Eladio Chiroy in Guatemala. He works with cotton, weaving this beach towel by hand on the traditional telar de pie, or floor loom.... read more$77.83CAD$54CADArtist: Eladio Chiroy
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Sweet Relaxation in Crimson
Striped Cotton Beach Towel in Crimson from Guatemala
Sweet Relaxation in Crimson, Striped Cotton Beach Towel in Crimson from Guatemala
Eladio Chiroy
Perfect for a relaxing day by the beach, this towel is designed by Eladio Chiroy in Guatemala. He works with cotton, weaving this beach towel by hand on the traditional telar de pie, or floor loom.... read more$77.83CAD$54CADArtist: Eladio Chiroy
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Sunny Rooster
Hand Woven All Cotton Tablecloth and Napkin Set
Sunny Rooster, Hand Woven All Cotton Tablecloth and Napkin Set
Eladio Chiroy
Cheerful roosters in various poses adorn this handcrafted table linen set, consisting of a tablecloth and coordinating napkins. The set is woven on a traditional foot pedal loom of 100% cotton, and... read more$139.70CAD$124.97CADArtist: Eladio Chiroy
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Path of Happiness
Multicolor Striped Cotton Table Runner from Guatemala
Path of Happiness, Multicolor Striped Cotton Table Runner from Guatemala
Eladio Chiroy
Cheerful and festive, this table runner reflects the vibrancy of Latin American culture with its brightly colored stripes. Woven from 100% cotton on a pedal loom, the runner features a fringe on each... read more$33.92CAD$30.08CADArtist: Eladio Chiroy
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Field and Forest
Hand Woven Natural and Orange Cotton Table Linen Set
Field and Forest, Hand Woven Natural and Orange Cotton Table Linen Set
Eladio Chiroy
Beasts of field and forest adorn this handcrafted table linen set, consisting of a tablecloth and coordinating napkins. The set is woven on a traditional foot pedal loom of 100% cotton, and detailed... read more$161.65CAD$144.65CADArtist: Eladio Chiroy
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Comalapa Lilac
Handloomed Lilac Cotton Tablecloth
Comalapa Lilac, Handloomed Lilac Cotton Tablecloth
Eladio Chiroy
Working on a traditional loom, Guatemala's Eladio Chiroy creates this beautiful cotton tablecloth. The lilac tablecloth features a combination of delicate openwork and bold stripes in purple and... read more$197.58CAD$177.05CADArtist: Eladio Chiroy
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Comalapa Emerald
Fringed Green Tablecloth
Comalapa Emerald, Fringed Green Tablecloth
Eladio Chiroy
Guatemala's Eladio Chiroy creates this beautiful cotton tablecloth on a traditional pedal loom. The emerald green tablecloth features a combination of delicate openwork and bold stripes in kiwi and... read more$197.58CAD$177.05CADArtist: Eladio Chiroy
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Trails of Happiness
Six Handwoven Striped Cotton Placemats from Guatemala
Trails of Happiness, Six Handwoven Striped Cotton Placemats from Guatemala
Eladio Chiroy
Following in his family's history of textiles, Eladio Chiroy designs a set of six placemats, handwoven from cotton and finished with delicate fringes on the foot pedal loom. Brilliant multicolored... read more$64.86CAD$57.85CADArtist: Eladio Chiroy
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Fresh Relaxation in Cadet Blue
Striped Cotton Beach Towel in Cadet Blue from Guatemala
Fresh Relaxation in Cadet Blue, Striped Cotton Beach Towel in Cadet Blue from Guatemala
Eladio Chiroy
Perfect for a relaxing day by the beach, this towel is designed by Eladio Chiroy in Guatemala. He works with cotton, weaving this beach towel by hand on the traditional telar de pie, or floor loom.... read more$77.83CAD$69.43CADArtist: Eladio Chiroy
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Peaceful Lines
Red and White Striped Cotton Napkins (Set of 6)
Peaceful Lines, Red and White Striped Cotton Napkins (Set of 6)
Eladio Chiroy
Crimson stripes adorn these lovely off-white napkins. Designed by Guatemalan artisan Eladio Chiroy, the six napkins are woven from 100% cotton on a pedal loom.$74.83CAD$67.11CADArtist: Eladio Chiroy
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Comalapa Peach
Handloomed Peach Tablecloth
Comalapa Peach, Handloomed Peach Tablecloth
Eladio Chiroy
Guatemala's Eladio Chiroy creates this beautiful cotton tablecloth on a traditional pedal loom. The light peach tablecloth features a combination of delicate openwork and bold stripes; hand-knotted... read more$197.58CAD$177.05CADArtist: Eladio Chiroy
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Comalapa Blues
Blue Tablecloth
Comalapa Blues, Blue Tablecloth
Eladio Chiroy
A medley of blues distinguishes this beautiful tablecloth from Guatemalan artisan Eladio Chiroy. The tablecloth is woven from cotton on a traditional loom, with hand-knotted fringe at both ends.$197.58CAD$177.05CADArtist: Eladio Chiroy
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Solola Blue
Blue Striped Placemats (Set of 6)
Solola Blue, Blue Striped Placemats (Set of 6)
Eladio Chiroy
Multicoloured stripes on lapis blue make these placemats a striking addition to any table. Eladio Chiroy in Guatemala crafts the six placemats from cotton on a traditional pedal loom.$57.87CAD$52.06CADArtist: Eladio Chiroy
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Celadon Trails
Six Striped Cotton Placemats in Celadon from Guatemala
Celadon Trails, Six Striped Cotton Placemats in Celadon from Guatemala
Eladio Chiroy
Stripes of celadon green give this set of six placemats a homey vibe. Reflecting Eladio Chiroy's family history in textiles, the Guatemalan placemats are handwoven of cotton and finished with delicate... read more$57.87CAD$49.17CADArtist: Eladio Chiroy
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Fresh Relaxation in Blush
Handwoven Cotton Beach Towel in Blush from Guatemala
Fresh Relaxation in Blush, Handwoven Cotton Beach Towel in Blush from Guatemala
Eladio Chiroy
Perfect for a relaxing day by the beach, this towel is designed by Eladio Chiroy in Guatemala. He works with cotton, weaving this beach towel by hand on the traditional telar de pie, or floor loom.... read more$77.83CAD$69.43CADArtist: Eladio Chiroy
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Fresh Relaxation in Celadon
Striped Cotton Beach Towel in Celadon from Guatemala
Fresh Relaxation in Celadon, Striped Cotton Beach Towel in Celadon from Guatemala
Eladio Chiroy
Perfect for a relaxing day by the beach, this towel is designed by Eladio Chiroy in Guatemala. He works with cotton, weaving this beach towel by hand on the traditional telar de pie, or floor loom.... read more$70.84CAD$63.64CADArtist: Eladio Chiroy
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Nutmeg Stripe
Striped Cotton Table Runner
Nutmeg Stripe, Striped Cotton Table Runner
Eladio Chiroy
Stripes of nutmeg and black on an ivory ground distinguish this elegant table runner from Eladio Chiroy in Guatemala. Artisans weave the runner from cotton on a traditional pedal loom, finishing both... read more$33.92CAD$30.08CADArtist: Eladio Chiroy
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Fresh Relaxation in Carnation
Handwoven Cotton Beach Towel in Carnation from Guatemala
Fresh Relaxation in Carnation, Handwoven Cotton Beach Towel in Carnation from Guatemala
Eladio Chiroy
Perfect for a relaxing day by the beach, this towel is designed by Eladio Chiroy in Guatemala. He works with cotton, weaving this beach towel by hand on the traditional telar de pie, or floor loom.... read more$70.84CAD$63.64CADArtist: Eladio Chiroy
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Fresh Relaxation in Sky Blue
Striped Cotton Beach Towel in Sky Blue from Guatemala
Fresh Relaxation in Sky Blue, Striped Cotton Beach Towel in Sky Blue from Guatemala
Eladio Chiroy
Perfect for a relaxing day by the beach, this towel is designed by Eladio Chiroy in Guatemala. He works with cotton, weaving this beach towel by hand on the traditional telar de pie, or floor loom.... read more$77.83CAD$69.43CADArtist: Eladio Chiroy
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Palopó Trails
Six Striped Cotton Placemats in Crimson from Guatemala
Palopó Trails, Six Striped Cotton Placemats in Crimson from Guatemala
Eladio Chiroy
Featuring a design by Guatemala's Eladio Chiroy, this set of six placemats is handwoven of cotton, finished with delicate fringes on the ends. Decorated with crimson and multicolored stripes, these... read more$64.86CAD$57.85CADArtist: Eladio Chiroy
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Nutmeg Stripe
Brown Striped Placemats (Set of 6)
Nutmeg Stripe, Brown Striped Placemats (Set of 6)
Eladio Chiroy
Stripes of nutmeg and black on an ivory ground distinguish this elegant placemat set from Eladio Chiroy in Guatemala. Artisans weave the six placemats from cotton on a traditional pedal loom... read more$61.86CAD$55.53CADArtist: Eladio Chiroy
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Culinary Inspiration in Blue
Navy and White Napkins (Set of 6)
Culinary Inspiration in Blue, Navy and White Napkins (Set of 6)
Eladio Chiroy
Working on a traditional pedal loom, Guatemala's Eladio Chiroy creates this tasteful napkin set. The set of six napkins is crafted from cotton in navy blue stripes on white.$45.89CAD$40.50CADArtist: Eladio Chiroy
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Culinary Inspiration in Brown
Brown Cotton Napkins (Set of 6)
Culinary Inspiration in Brown, Brown Cotton Napkins (Set of 6)
Eladio Chiroy
Guatemala's Eladio Chiroy creates this tasteful napkin set, working on a traditional pedal loom,. The set of six napkins is crafted from cotton in nutmeg and dark brown on ivory.$45.89CAD$40.50CADArtist: Eladio Chiroy
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Harvest Trails
Six Multicolored Striped Cotton Placemats from Guatemala
Harvest Trails, Six Multicolored Striped Cotton Placemats from Guatemala
Eladio Chiroy
Striking multicolored stripes give this set of six placemats a cheerful appearance. Reflecting Eladio Chiroy's family history in textiles, the Guatemalan placemats are handwoven of cotton and finished... read more$64.86CAD$54.64CADArtist: Eladio Chiroy
Customer Reviews
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KC
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06/28/2022
"Functional Art!"
These three cotton tea towels are well made and their vivacious colors put a smile on my face every time I dry my hands on them. Theyre absorbent and soft to the touch. I hope to be able to buy more from Mr. Chiroy in the near future.
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Celebration, Striped Multicolor 100% Cotton Dishtowels (Set of 3)
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Lynn
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05/15/2022
"Beautiful!!"
The colors in this runner are so vibrant. The workmanship is perfect and it just brightens up the room. I couldn t be happier with it!
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Sunset Glory, Multicolor Striped Cotton Table Runner from Guatemala
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Joseph
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04/27/2022
"Brightened our table!"
The colors added to the informality we try to achieve when serving guests. As usual, a Novica artisan created just what we were looking for!
Purchased Item:
Harvest Trails, Six Multicolored Striped Cotton Placemats and Napkins
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Williamg
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04/14/2022
"Beautiful"
Wonderful colors, finely woven, very nice! Good value.
Best Uses
- Displayed as a wall hanging
- Lovely!
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Maryann
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03/22/2022
"Beautiful pop of color"
These mats are so cheerful-looking! The colors are bold but balanced.
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Delores
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02/18/2022
"Cotton Dishtowels"
They are extra large and beautiful. The colours are beautiful. Will look lovely in my kitchen! Thank you
Best Uses
- Washing dishes
Purchased Item:
Sea and Sky, Set of Three 100% Cotton Dishtowels from Guatemala
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