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Multicolor Cotton Maya Backstrap Loom Woven Cushion Cover, "Red Birds in Corn"

Observed by bright birds, villagers tend to corn plants that flourish on... more

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Observed by bright birds, villagers tend to corn plants that flourish on handwoven cotton. Women United for Artisan Development weave this cushion cover on a backstrap loom. Cording defines the borders, and the back is solid red. "These are the colors of the Maya cosmovision," the artisans explain. "You'll see them in our clothing, in nature, the fields and birds that live among us."

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

  • 100% cotton
  • Cushion(s) not included
  • Features a zipper closure
  • 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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Steven

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04/03/2021

"Beautiful cushion cover!"

Looks great in my apartment!

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Red Birds in Corn, Multicolor Cotton Maya Backstrap Loom Woven Cushion Cover

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Shelley

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04/02/2023

"Beautiful weaving!"

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

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Lori

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03/08/2023

"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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Joyce

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04/18/2022

"Love Guatemala! The colrs are so vibrant"

I use to live in Guatemala and use to enjoy going to all the craft shows. I have a house full of treasures from Guatemala. Use to go to the old capital by bus with al the chickens. Scary bus ride from Tuguesagalpa. I love the work that all of your womans group does! Thank you!

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Lucinda

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03/21/2022

"Lovely accent to dining room"

This table runner is just beautiful, and has so many colors in it, it could go with lots of decor. It sa bit long for my table in it s everyday length but I can fold it up for now and then when we extend it for company it will be perfect.

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Diane

From Sarasota, Florida USA

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03/02/2022

"Beyond Beautiful"

Beautifully handwoven table runner. Just love everything about it.

Best Uses

  • Dresser or Table runner

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Tradition in Pink, Handwoven Cotton Table Runner in Pink from Guatemala

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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.

Preserving Traditions

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

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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.

Enabling Education

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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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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