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Central American Handwoven Cotton Table Runner, "Colorful Quetzal"

Woven by hand on a backstrap loom, this elegant table runner depicts the... more

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Woven by hand on a backstrap loom, this elegant table runner depicts the quetzal, Guatemala's emblematic bird. Its splendid plumage was prized by the ancient Maya, and the shy bird can still be glimpsed in the rainforest of Central America. Mayra Leticia Hernandez shares her textile expertise and love of colors with this beautiful weaving.

  • 0.26 kgs
  • 0.6 lbs
  • 116.84 cm L x 45.72 cm W
  • 46" L x 18" W
  • Fringe: 7.62 cm L
  • Fringe: 3" L

  • 100% cotton
  • Hand-crafted item -- color, size and/or motif may vary slightly
  • Dry on low heat cycle
  • Machine wash separately in cold water
  • Made in Guatemala.
  • Certified and shipped by our office in Guatemalaicon info
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