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.
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.
The Curator's Notes
Artisanal Integrity: The use of the back-strap loom confirms the hand-woven nature of the textile, distinguishing it from mass-produced items.
Design Recognition: This textile has been recognized for its design authority, featured in Domino Magazine and photographed in the home of Nicolette Petito.
Jaspé Technique: The intricate Guatemalan tie-dye technique known as jaspé is a defining characteristic of this pillow's visual complexity.
Ethical Provenance: The partnership with a non-profit organization ensures the consumer is investing in a sustainable, community-based economic model.
