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Handwoven Guatemalan Cotton Placemats & Napkins (set for 4), "Sandy Shore"

Name: Handwoven Guatemalan Cotton Placemats & Napkins (set for 4), 'Sandy Shore'
Brand: NOVICA
SKU: 413835
Price: 63.24 CAD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.88 (57 reviews)

Product ID: 413835

by Eladio Chiroy (57)

Bands of cool colour flow across a set of handwoven placemats, evoking the Guatemalan seacoast. Working on a traditional handloom, Eladio Chiroy... more

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Bands of cool colour flow across a set of handwoven placemats, evoking the Guatemalan seacoast. Working on a traditional handloom, Eladio Chiroy combines black, turquoise and sapphire blue on a teal green background. Matching napkins in solid blue complete the lovely set for four. Many of the natural colours are derived from seeds, herbs, tree bark and woods.

0.24 kgs
0.5 lbs

Placemat(s): 47 cm L x 36 cm W
Placemat(s): 18.5" L x 14.25" W
Napkin(s): 29 cm L x 29 cm W
Napkin(s): 11.5" L x 11.5" W
Fringe: 1.5 cm L
Fringe: 0.6" L

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US/Imperial

100% cotton
All natural dyes
Hand-crafted item -- color, size and/or motif may vary slightly
Machine washable
Tumble dry on low heat
Made in Guatemala
Certified and shipped by our office in Guatemala
Product ID: 413835

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Eladio Chiroy

Central America

Handwoven table linens and home decor

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Jennifer

From Angola IN USA

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Nov 20, 2024

“Great Kitchen Towels”

So many kitchen towels are made for their looks and are not functional. But these absorb and work great and are beautiful! I almost dont want to use them because I wreck my towels, but they are fabulous and I do use them as my go to kitchen towels now.

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Maria A.

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May 25, 2024

“lovely gift”

colors are subtle and home warming.

nice dinner lunch etc

Purchased Item Nutmeg Stripe, Handmade Cotton Table Linen Set (Set for 6)

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Paula

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Mar 23, 2024

“Beauty with Function”

I have bought many of these towels and have given them as gifts. Everyone loves the quality and functionality.

Purchased Item Celebration, Striped Multicolor 100% Cotton Dishtowels (Set of 3)

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Caring for Children

He is helping his youngest son finish his studies.

Preserving Traditions

Eladio uses a handloom to create his textiles. He was taught by his father at a young age and he recognizes its importance to Guatemalan culture and history. Before he started weaving as a NOVICA artist, he was a school teacher and kept a handloom in his classroom so he could teach any students that were interested in weaving.

Enabling Education

This artist is currently supporting and providing for the education of their children, grandchildren, or children in their community, whether it be at the primary, secondary, or university level.

Job Creator

This artist positively impacts their community through job creation and provides jobs for 2 or more people.

Empowering Women

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

Moving On Up

This artist has dramatically improved their livelihood by working with NOVICA.

Elder Master

This artist is an elder master and continues to actively practice their craft.

Confronting Adversity

This artist is currently confronting a major life challenge.

Media Featured

Eladio and his work have been featured in several books.

Meet the Artist

Eladio Chiroy Handwoven table linens and home decor

(57)

"I want to keep our Guatemalan weaving artistry from disappearing. Like other crafts, the textile arts enrich our culture."

I'm Eladio Chiroy Hernandez and I was born in Guatemala in 1942 as one of ten children. Because we were such a large family, we didn't have a lot of... read more