Guatemala Textiles Collection

Mayan textiles are much more than pretty pieces of fabric. The clothing The textiles woven by Mayan women have long been appreciated for their beauty and sophistication. Using just a simple back strap loom (also known as a stick loom), highland Mayan women create intricately brocaded blouses for themselves and clothing for their families. In the Yucatan and areas with a more temperate climate, women take advantage of the colorful array of embroidery thread available to embellish their families' lightweight cotton clothing. Thanks to women's skill, creativity, and ingenuity, textiles produced by the Mayan people are attractive and. worn by Mayan people on a daily basis communicates a lot of information about the wearer, including his or her social status in the community, his or her ethnic group, and the area in which he or she lives.