Blue Bird Theme Maya Backstrap Woven Cotton Cushion Cover, "Quiche Birds"
Precise geometric motifs alternate with birds in an exquisite design. From talented members of Women United for Artisan Development, the cushion cover is woven by hand on a backstrap loom. Cording defines the borders, and the back is solid grey. "We love birds," the artisans confide. "This design was woven by women who live in Quiché, a forested region in western Guatemala."
Should one of the threads snag, they suggest you pull it back into place from the back of the fabric with a fine crochet hook.
- 0.21 kgs
- 0.5 lbs
- 40.64 cm L x 40.64 cm W
- 16" L x 16" W
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08/30/2016
"Superbly pretty and well made"





I really like these cases. The workmanship is excellent and the design is so typical of Mayan culture. They are not cheap, but well worth spending a little more for something beautiful and hand loomed.
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Quiche Birds, Blue Bird Theme Maya Backstrap Woven Cotton Cushion Cover
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04/03/2021
"Impressed with quality and workmanship!"





Doesn t get better than this!
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Red Maya Deer, Red Deer Theme Maya Backstrap Black Cotton Cushion Cover
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Verified Reviewer
04/03/2021
"Beautiful cushion cover!"





Looks great in my apartment!
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Verified Reviewer
02/11/2021
"Love it"





I love the looks of this pill cover now if I could just teach my dog to leave the pillows on the couch
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Red Maya Deer, Red Deer Theme Maya Backstrap Black Cotton Cushion Cover
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Verified Reviewer
01/02/2021
"Like the blue of the sky in Guatemala"





This beautiful runner graces our dining room table in summer months. Perfectly made, beautiful bright blue - we appreciate the care that was taken to create this lovely piece that has a special place in our home. This is one of three that weve bought from this amazing artisan. Thank you for making our home special.
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Blue Guatemala, Maya Handwoven Blue Cotton Table Runner
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Verified Reviewer
10/05/2020
"Excellent workmanship."





Goes perfectly with my green sofa. I couldn t have done better if I had gone to Mexico.
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The group is a network of many women artisans throughout several communities. They work together to produce large numbers of beautiful handwoven decor accents and fashion accessories, and all support each other in times of need. Overall, there are about 400 women artisans in their network.
With the traditional backstrap weaving techniques taught by their mothers, who learned it from their own mothers, the women incorporate a wide variety of beautiful designs with traditional patterns and techniques.
Several women in the group or their family members suffer from diabetes and other diseases. Some conditions are so severe that they stay and work from home to rest or to take care of ill family members.
Our motivation is strong — our families and our children. We want to be able to send them through school so they can become who they want to be in life, so they can fulfill their dreams.
The Women United for Artisan Development group is made up of women of all ages, many of whom have children or grandchildren they support.
The Women's Empowerment badge is awarded to female artisans or artisan groups that are led by women.
Women United for Artisan Development
"During the civil war, many families were separated by the violence, by kidnappings, murder and exile. We are survivors, orphans, widows. But we are strong women…"