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Striped Cotton Beach Towel in Teal from Guatemala, "Sweet Relaxation in Teal"
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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. The towel features a body of teal with snow white stripes decorating its length. Fringes at either end complete this summery accessory.
- 0.29 kgs
- 0.6 lbs
- 167.64 cm L x 83.82 cm W
- 66" L x 33" W
- Fringe: 7.62 cm L
- Fringe: 3" L
- 100% cotton
- Do not bleach
- Use a warm iron
- Machine wash in cold water
- Hand-crafted item -- color, size and/or motif may vary slightly
- Dry on low heat cycle
- Made in Guatemala.
- Certified and shipped by our office in Guatemala
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Glenn
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01/17/2023
"Beautiful."
Such nice quality. Doesnt shrink or wrinkle up after washing in machine. Looks stunning with the matching runner. Very pleased.
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Glenn
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01/17/2023
"Really Beautiful!"
Laid flat right away without having to iron out the fold wrinkles. Impressive. Get the matching placemats and a Holiday centerpiece and youre set.
Best Uses
- Holiday colors, this runner looked great under Holiday centerpiece
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Lisa
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10/14/2022
"Super happy!"
This set was more beautiful than I thought it would be. Love, love, love the colors! Definitely would buy again.
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Dorothy
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09/23/2022
"Very beautiful!"
These are very well made, beautiful colors and pattern.
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Sea and Sky, Set of Three 100% Cotton Dishtowels from Guatemala
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Christine
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07/08/2022
"Beautiful Placemats and Napkins"
These placemats and napkins are so beautifully made and I love the color. The craft work is amazing and I highly recommend the artists work!
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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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Caring for Children
He is helping his youngest son finish his studies.
Preserving Traditions
Eladio uses a handloom to create his textiles. He was taught by his father at a young age and he recognizes its importance to Guatemalan culture and history. Before he started weaving as a NOVICA artist, he was a school teacher and kept a handloom in his classroom so he could teach any students that were interested in weaving.
Enabling Education
This artist is currently supporting and providing for the education of their children, grandchildren, or children in their community, whether it be at the primary, secondary, or university level.
Job Creator
This artist positively impacts their community through job creation and provides jobs for 2 or more people.
Empowering Women
The Women's Empowerment badge is awarded to female artisans or artisan groups that are led by women.
Moving On Up
This artist has dramatically improved their livelihood by working with NOVICA.
Elder Master
This artist is an elder master and continues to actively practice their craft.
Confronting Adversity
This artist is currently confronting a major life challenge.
Media Featured
Eladio and his work have been featured in several books.
Write a review"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... read more
