CLASSIFICATION: Cultural Textile Architecture (Artisanal and Ethical) CONSTRUCTION: Hand-Woven (Back-Strap Loom Technique) PROVENANCE: Santiago Atitlan, Guatemala (Non-Profit Partnership) ROLE: Permanent Geometric and Cultural Anchor
This pillow is a highly specific artifact of high-integrity production, distinguished by its unique provenance. The textile was meticulously woven by an artisan using a back-strap loom, a time-honored, complex method of weaving.
The key feature is the intricate Guatemalan jaspé (tie-dye) technique.This particular jaspé design is specific to Santiago Atitlan, making the pillow a direct visual link to the village’s unique ancestral aesthetic.
Crucially, the production of this textile is anchored in ethical partnership with a non-profit organization on Lake Atitlan, Guatemala.
Geographic Specificity: The inclusion of the jaspé (tie-dye) design specific to Santiago Atitlan elevates the pillow from general textile art to a documented, geographically unique cultural asset.
Artisanal Integrity: The use of the back-strap loom confirms the hand-woven nature of the textile, distinguishing it from mass-produced items.
Noted Placement: This textile has been recognized for its design authority, pictured in the homes of design leaders, including Christine Barberich (Brooklyn) and Kelly Haines (Los Angeles).
Ethical Provenance: The partnership with a non-profit organization ensures the consumer is investing in a sustainable, community-based economic model.
