CLASSIFICATION: Cultural Textile Architecture (Artisanal and Ethical) CONSTRUCTION: Hand-Brocaded Woven (Back-Strap Loom Technique) PROVENANCE: Cotzal, Guatemala (Indigenous Maya Collective) ROLE: Permanent Chromatic and Cultural Anchor
This pillow is an artifact of high-integrity production, distinguished by its unique construction: it is woven by a collective of indigenous Maya women artisans using a back-strap loom, a time-honored, complex method that dates back over two thousand years.
The textile features an intentional rainbow palette (as seen in the visual, image_7c7a1e.png) that immediately introduces a cheerful, dynamic energy to any space. The hand-brocaded woven patterns depict an assortment of traditional textile designs from Cotzal, Guatemala, making the piece a direct link to the community's ancestral visual language.
The Curator's Notes
Historical Integrity: The back-strap loom method is a critical feature, establishing a lineage that dates back over two thousand years.
Chromatic Study: The rainbow palette and complex brocade technique allow the pillow to function as a powerful, high-energy accent, preventing any space from becoming chromatically static.
Cultural Asset: The production is managed by a collective of indigenous Maya women artisans, ensuring the acquisition directly supports the continuation of this generational textile tradition.
Geometric Authenticity: The brocaded patterns are not arbitrary; they are derived from traditional textile designs from Cotzal, granting the piece significant cultural weight and narrative value.
