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Product ID: 290508
Rainbow stripes adorn six placemats alongside six solid crimson napkins in this set from Guatemala. Eladio Chiroy designs the placemats and napkins, weaving each one from cotton on the foot pedal loom. Featuring delicate fringes on the ends, these colorful linens make an inspirational addition to any home kitchen.
You can find our cotton placemats and napkins 'Rainbow Inspiration' (set of 6) by Eladio Chiroy in tableware categories such as Hand Woven Table Linens, Cotton Table Linens and Placemats Table Linens. Enjoy exploring these sections for other Novica treasures.
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.
"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... read more