CLASSIFICATION: Cultural Textile Architecture (Artisanal and Ethical) CONSTRUCTION: Hand-Woven (Back-Strap Loom Technique) PROVENANCE: Village of Nahuala, Guatemala (Non-Profit Partnership)ROLE: Permanent Geometric and Cultural Anchor
This pillow is an artifact of high-integrity production, distinguished by its construction: it is meticulously woven by artisans from the village of Nahuala using a back-strap loom, a time-honored, complex method of weaving.
The textile features a checkered brocade pattern (as seen in the visual) that represents one of Nahuala's traditional geometric designs, making the piece a direct link to the community's ancestral visual language.
Crucially, the production of this textile is anchored in ethical partnership with a non-profit organization on Lake Atitlan, Guatemala. The acquisition of this piece directly supports the continuation of this community's generational weaving tradition.
Geometric Authenticity: The brocade pattern is not arbitrary; it is a representation of Nahuala’s traditional design repertoire, granting the piece significant cultural weight and narrative value.
Artisanal Integrity: The method of construction (back-strap loom) is a key feature, proving that the item is a true piece of hand-woven textile art and not mass-produced.
Ethical Provenance: The partnership with a non-profit organization on Lake Atitlan ensures the consumer is investing in a sustainable, community-based economic model.
This textile was woven by a cooperative of woman artisans from the village of Nahuala, Guatemala using back-strap looms, a time honored method of weaving that goes back over 2000 years. The pattern represents one of Nahuala’s traditional geometric designs. This pillow was made in partnership with a non-profit organization on Lake Atitlan, Guatemala.
