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Indigo Square Cushion Cover with Multicolor Maya Frieze, "Quetzaltenango Frieze"

Product ID: 274520

"Many of us at Women United for Artisan Development live in Qetzaltenango and we're known for our preference for bright colors, which we proudly... more

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"Many of us at Women United for Artisan Development live in Qetzaltenango and we're known for our preference for bright colors, which we proudly share with you through this cushion cover," the Guatemalan artisans explain. They weave the cotton cushion cover in a rich indigo hue featuring a multicolor frieze of Maya inspiration. They border the square cover with cording and include a zipper closure on the back.

  • 0.21 kgs
  • 0.5 lbs
  • 40.64 cm L x 40.64 cm W
  • 16" L x 16" W

  • 100% cotton
  • Machine wash separately in cold water
  • Dry on low heat cycle
  • Cushion(s) not included
  • Features a zipper closure
  • Made in Guatemala
  • Certified and shipped by our office in Guatemalaicon info
  • Product ID: 274520
Women United for Artisan Development
Women United for Artisan Development

Central America

Handwoven accessories, handbags and home decor

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Ryuichi

From San Francisco, California

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Sep 24, 2016

Great pattern”

Well woven and sewn pillow case. Deep dye colors and handsome.

Purchased Item Quetzaltenango Frieze, Indigo Square Cushion Cover with Multicolor Maya Frieze

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Shelley

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Apr 02, 2023

Beautiful weaving!”

This cushion cover is a wonderful red, covered in beautifully woven figures.

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Lori

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Mar 08, 2023

Beautifully made”

I love the design on front, and the back zipper is hidden— well designed and carefully made. It seems like it will last a long time too.

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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.

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Preserving Traditions

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.

Confronting Adversity

Confronting Adversity

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.

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Enabling Education

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.

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Caring for Children

The Women United for Artisan Development group is made up of women of all ages, many of whom have children or grandchildren they support.

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