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Blue Bird Theme Maya Backstrap Woven Cotton Cushion Cover, "Quiche Birds"

Product ID: 228822

Precise geometric motifs alternate with birds in an exquisite design. From talented members of Women United for Artisan Development, the cushion cover... more

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Precise geometric motifs alternate with birds in an exquisite design. From talented members of Women United for Artisan Development, the cushion cover is woven by hand on a backstrap loom. Cording defines the borders, and the back is solid grey. "We love birds," the artisans confide. "This design was woven by women who live in Quiché, a forested region in western Guatemala."

Should one of the threads snag, they suggest you pull it back into place from the back of the fabric with a fine crochet hook.

  • 0.21 kgs
  • 0.5 lbs
  • 40.64 cm L x 40.64 cm W
  • 16" L x 16" W

  • 100% cotton
  • Cushion(s) not included
  • Dry on low heat cycle
  • Features a zipper closure
  • Machine wash separately in cold water
  • Made in Guatemala
  • Certified and shipped by our office in Guatemalaicon info
  • Product ID: 228822

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Ryuichi

From San Francisco, California

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Aug 30, 2016

Superbly pretty and well made”

I really like these cases. The workmanship is excellent and the design is so typical of Mayan culture. They are not cheap, but well worth spending a little more for something beautiful and hand loomed.

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Shelley

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Apr 02, 2023

Beautiful weaving!”

This cushion cover is a wonderful red, covered in beautifully woven figures.

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Lori

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Mar 08, 2023

Beautifully made”

I love the design on front, and the back zipper is hidden— well designed and carefully made. It seems like it will last a long time too.

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Job Creator

Job Creator

The group is a network of many women artisans throughout several communities. They work together to produce large numbers of beautiful handwoven decor accents and fashion accessories, and all support each other in times of need. Overall, there are about 400 women artisans in their network.

Preserving Traditions

Preserving Traditions

With the traditional backstrap weaving techniques taught by their mothers, who learned it from their own mothers, the women incorporate a wide variety of beautiful designs with traditional patterns and techniques.

Confronting Adversity

Confronting Adversity

Several women in the group or their family members suffer from diabetes and other diseases. Some conditions are so severe that they stay and work from home to rest or to take care of ill family members.

Enabling Education

Enabling Education

Our motivation is strong — our families and our children. We want to be able to send them through school so they can become who they want to be in life, so they can fulfill their dreams.

Caring for Children

Caring for Children

The Women United for Artisan Development group is made up of women of all ages, many of whom have children or grandchildren they support.

Empowering Women

Empowering Women

The Women's Empowerment badge is awarded to female artisans or artisan groups that are led by women.

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