Chiapas Woven Pillow Cover - Black
$ 106.00
HANDMADE IN MEXICO
Hand-woven on a backstrap loom, a traditional Mayan technique is practiced to intricately weave culture into this pillow cover. The diamond pattern alludes to the shape of the Earth and the sky.Each purchase empowers female artisans at Luchometik in Mexico.
Chiapas Woven Pillow Cover - Black
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LUCHOMETIK
Located in: Mexico
Six women created Luchometik in 2013 upon the realization that they wanted to learn and create opportunities to improve their livelihoods. Luchometik is a Tzotzil word that means “women brocading on a waist loom.” The resilient women learned about product quality as well as color and design and sales and finance. They continue to grow Luchometik while preserving traditional cultural techniques.
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Located in: Mexico
Handwoven on a waist loom
Handwoven on a waist loom
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