Myth has it that the goddess Ixchel taught the first woman how to weave on a backstrap loom. Since then, Maya weaving traditions handed down from mothers to daughters over 3,000 years evolved into a rich array of designs. Learn about brocade, jaspe, tapestry weave & other techniques found in the Mayan Hands collection.

Discover the timeless art of backstrap weaving in Guatemala, an ancient Mayan tradition thriving today among local women. Explore the vibrant weaving cooperatives around mystical Lake Atitlan, where textiles reflect identity, history, and spiritual connection.

2024年11月7日 · Mayan weaving is more than just a craft; it’s a living piece of history, a symbol of resilience, and a testament to the skill and dedication of Guatemalan artisans. Rooted deep in tradition, Mayan weaving has woven its way from the heart of ancient civilization into the fabric of modern Guatemalan culture, bearing witn

2014年8月15日 · Weaving colorful cotton fabric was an art form among high ranking ancient Mayan women. The Mayas cultivated cotton and used natural dyes from plant, animal and mineral sources.

Backstrap weaving is of the most celebrated indigenous Mayan customs, and the centuries-old art form is still practiced by the local women weavers in villages across modern-day Guatemala. We got an up-close look to learn more about the art form's history, and see how it's done.

2010年12月4日 · Today the Maya, who make up over half the population of Guatemala, are still weaving and some are still wearing their traditional dress. The colorful blouses, skirts, belts, hair ribbons and ceremonial cloths have myriad designs in brocade, embroidery and jaspé—birds and butterflies, animals, geometric forms.

Maya Traditions artisans practice two types of weaving: simple backstrap weaving and brocade. The colors and design in simple backstrap weaving are created through the thread attached to the loom. It often features a variety of colors–or mixing different color threads for effect.

The detail and precision with which Mayan women weave is a way of communicating the complexities of Mayan culture, religion, and core values, and the more skilled a woman was with weaving, the more revered socially she became. The woven textiles of Mayan culture have also played hugely significant roles in spiritual space among the Mayan people.

2013年10月20日 · The practice of backstrap loom weaving of Mayan women in the highlands of Guatemala, is an exceptional art and a distinctive part of Mayan culture long before the conquest of the Spaniards. Through weaving, the Mayans communicate their personal identity, their heritage and their ideological beliefs.

Weaving in Guatemala has played an integral role in the lives of the Maya, communicating their personal identity, their heritage, and their ideological beliefs. In pre-Columbian times, only the elite classes could own or wear ornately woven cloth and clothing. Textiles are an important part of the Mayan culture and tradition.