TRAMA Textiles Product Catalogue 1

A 100% Worker-Owned Women’s Weaving Association

PRODUCTCATALOGUE

We are TRAMA Textiles,

the Association of Women for Artisan Development in Backstrap Loom Weaving. We represent 17 weaving groups, totaling 400 women from five

departments in the western highlands of Guatemala: Sololá, Huehuetenango, Sacatepequez, Quetzaltenango, and Quiché.

The products we sell are purchased directly from the regional weavers who belong to our association at fair prices that they determine. Our prices are slightly higher than at other vendors; however, the profits go directly to sustaining the weavers at a living wage.

Benefits of Buying Trama Products:


TRAMA Textiles products are made with the highest quality materials and processes. Because we use top-quality cotton thread, the colors will not bleed or run together. We pre-wash our yarn, so your weaving will not shrink when you wash it. While other weavers use one strand of yarn, we weave with two strands of yarn wound together. This makes the products more durable, higher-quality, and longer-lasting. The women of TRAMA often hand-dye the thread using the natural colors and techniques that their Mayan ancestors used.

Care Instructions:� Hand wash in cold water

� Treat stains with mild detergent

� Lay flat to dry

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Our Mission: to offer training, support, work and fair

wages to the women of Guatemala; to uphold our families and our

communities with honor, and to maintain and develop our art, stories,

designs, and textile traditions.

The patterns of our textiles differ throughout our communities, varying from village to village. From the highlands to the lowlands, throughout México, Guatemala, Honduras, and Belize, each of our designs and patterns tell a different story, a tradition passed down from our ancestors.


For us, the Spanish word trama, the “weft” or binding thread, is interchangeable with the word comida, or “food.” Our weavings clothe us, warm our families through highland winters, and carry our babies on our backs. They unite our people from generation to generation and sustain us as much as any food.

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Wholesale OrdersWe offer a wholesale discount of 10% for orders of over $1000. If you would like to special-order a product in bulk, just email us and we can work with you.


Product InformationTRAMA Textiles makes most of its products using the ancient art of backstrap loom

weaving, which requires a great deal of skill and time. Because our products are

hand-made, colors and patterns vary. Many of the color patterns are one-of-a-kind,

but we provide examples to help you make your selection. If you encounter a

problem with the quality of any product we will happily replace it for you. Because

TRAMA functions as a cooperative we may need up to two months’ advance notice

for bulk orders to allow time for production. If you are interested in colors or items

not shown in the catalogue, let us know and we will do our best to accommodate

you.

Shipping InformationCurrently, we use the Guatemalan postal service for overseas orders. We are also happy to

accommodate you if you have a preferred shipping

company. Here is a sample of shipping costs at the time of publication:

United States and Canada:

2-4 Kilos: Q328 ($41)

4-6 Kilos: Q468 ($58.50)

6-8 Kilos: Q588 ($73.50)

Europe and other countries:

2-4 Kilos: Q488 ($61)

4-6 Kilos: Q698 ($88)

6-8 Kilos: Q873 ($109)

How to OrderTo place an order, email your product

selection and quantities to

[email protected]. Please use the product number listed to indicate

products and include color preference if applicable. We will then send payment

instructions. If you have any other questions or concerns please do not

hesitate to contact us by email.

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CATALOGUE INDEX


Clothing:Scarves p. 6Skirts p. 11Tops p. 12Accessories p. 15

Bags:Handbags p. 20Other Carriers p. 26

Home Goods:Cushion Covers p. 32Table Goods p. 37Hammocks p. 44

Miscellaneous:Stuffed Animals p. 46Hackey Sacks and Dolls p. 48Paper Goods p. 49

Trama Textiles ♦ 3a Calle 10-56, Zona 1, Quetzaltenango, Guatemala, C.A. ♦(502)7765-8564 ♦ www.tramatextiles.yahoo.com ♦ [email protected]

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Clothing

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SCARVES

SCARVES FROM SAN ANTONIO DE PADUA

San Antonio de PaduaSan Antonio Palopó,

SololáThe members of this group speak Kakchiquel, which is spoken by around 400,000 people. These scarves are made on the backstrap loom, and represent the construction of bee hives. Each small square represents a hole through which bees come and go before it is filled with honey. Although the scarves themselves are not traditional, their form and design are the same that are used in the xerk, the typical Maya skirt for men in Sololá.

RAINBOW SCARVES30 cm x 142 cm

Colors and patterns may vary slightly from examples due to differences in computer displays and the handmade nature of the products. Availability of our products varies. Orders of less than 25 items are dependent on our in-store stock.

USD $10Product A1

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SCARVES

STRIPED SCARVESSan Antonio de PaduaSan Antonio Palopó,

Sololá

The women from San Antonio Palopó, Sololá speak the Mayan language Kakchiquel. These new striped scarves are made using traditional backstrap loom techniques.


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33 cm x 167 cmUSD $7

Product A2 Product A3 Product A4 Product A5 Product A6

Product A7 Product A8 Product A9 Product A10 Product A11


SCARVESSINGLE-COLOR

SCARVES

Morada – B33Rojo oscuro – B29

Negro – Product B2

Morada clara – B9Oro amarillo – B6Zanahoria – B5

Malva – B27Rojo – B23

Gris helado – Product B3

Gris acero – B14

Crema – Product B1

Chiltote – B17

Bosque – B31

Uva – B21

Fusia – B22

Verde tierra – B7

Rosado neon – B16

Mostaza – B12Rosado fuerte – B10

Verde musgo – B30 Pacifico – B32

Zapote – B11

Rosado palido – B4

Verde perico – B19

Limon – B13

Agua – B20

Amanecer – B26

Rosa morada – B15

Gris claro – B8

Corinto – B28

Verde jade – B25

35 cm x 160 cmUSD $6

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Marron – B18

Chocolate – B24


SCARVES

SMALL MULTICOLOR SCARVES

16 cm x 160 cm


Product C1 Product C2 Product C3 Product C4 Product C5



USD $4

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The women from Mujeres en Colores Botánicos, or Women in Botanical Colors, are located beside Lake Atitlán in the department of Sololá. As noted by their name, these women are known for their specialty of using natural dyes for their thread. The women in this group all speak Tz’utujil, the most common language spoken around the lake. They have been working with TRAMA for over 20 years, since the inception of the organization in 1988.

SCARVESA 100% Worker-Owned Women’s Weaving Association

NATURAL-DYED SCARVES Asociación de Mujeres en

Colores BotánicosSan Juan La Laguna,

Sololá

Product D1 Product D2 Product D3 Product D4 Product D5



38.5 cm x 190 cm USD $22

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The women who make these sashes come from Pujujil and speak Kaqchikel. They were originally made to wear over traditional skirts, but today are also used as religious stoles. They also look great tied as a belt over jeans. The designs represent plants, flowers, and stars, inspired by the natural elements that the women see in the mountains where they live. The main colors are typical of Solola, and the members of this group continue to use the designs and colors left to them by their ancestors.

BELTSA 100% Worker-Owned Women’s Weaving Association

PujujilSololá

USD $8

STOLESSan Pedro La Laguna

Sacatepequez

These stoles are intended to be worn by priests or ministers. The designs include churches, crosses, and other religious symbols. This type of clothing originated with the influence of Catholicism, when many Mayans converted to Christianity.

USD $22

35 cm x 160 cm

13 cm x 87 cm, 10 cm x 227 cm

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Product E1 Product E2 Product E3

Product F1

Product F2

Product F3

Different groups make the fabrics for these wrap skirts, depending on which groups need the work. There are two types: skirts made from the typical fabrics used in Mayan traje (traditional dress), and skirts made from more modern fabrics.

SKIRTSA 100% Worker-Owned Women’s Weaving Association

Santa Maria de JesusSacatepequez

Modern Design G1 Modern Design G2 Modern Design G3

Modern Design G4 Modern Design G5 Traditional Design G6 Traditional Design G7

USD $12

Modern: 127 cm x 91 cm, Typical: 96 cm x 87 cm

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The women of San Juan La Laguna make these ponchos based on Mayan ceremonial güipiles, using ancient designs passed on from their ancestors. Through the influence of foreign styles, the use of ponchos decreased, but they began making ponchos again when they saw that people appreciated their work.

TOPSA 100% Worker-Owned Women’s Weaving Association

PONCHOSSan Juan La Laguna

Solola

Product H1

Product H2 Product H3 Product H4

Product H5 Product H6 Product H7

USD $4586 cm x 122 cm

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In ancient times, before the arrival of Europeans, Mayan men wore camisas, but they were simple, and not extravagantly decorated. That is why, to this day, men’s shirts have small, subtle designs. The women’s blouses have flower embroidery around the neck.

TOPSA 100% Worker-Owned Women’s Weaving Association

SHIRTSSan Juan Comalapa,

Sacatepequez

Men’s Design - J1

Men’s Design - J2 Men’s Design - J3 Men’s Design - J4

Women’s Design – J5 Women’s Design – J6 Women’s Design – J7

USD $12

Sizes: Small, Medium, Large

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These little dresses are embroidered with flower designs by the same women who make the camisas for adults.

DRESSESA 100% Worker-Owned Women’s Weaving Association

GIRL’S DRESSES

Product K3

(2 year old size)

Product K2

(2 year old size)

Product K1

Product K4

(6 year old size)

San Juan Comalapa, Sacatepequez

USD $10

Sizes: Small, Medium, Large

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ACCESSORIESBRACELETS

San Antonio de PaduaSan Antonio Palopó, Sololá

These bracelets are primarily made by women in San Antonio de Padua in Sololá. The butterfly designs are made at our office in Xela. However, all of the groups make bracelets on occasion. Some bracelets are braided by hand, while others are made on a special loom. Please let us know what colors you prefer.

Product M1 Product M2

Product M4Product M3

USD $1.5014 cm long

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ACCESSORIESHATS – Product N1Pujujil II, Sololá

These hats, made for children by a group of weavers in Pujujil II, Sololá, use natural designs, including plants, animals, and the sun. Typical straw sombreros are too uncomfortable for young children, so the women began crocheting hats to keep them warm and protect their heads.

USD $12

HAIRBANDS – Product N2San Antonio de Padua

San Antonio Palopó, Sololá

Crown diameter: 16 cm Brim diameter: 22 cm Circumference: 48cm

USD $3

Many Mayan women use these hairbands to create their traditional hairstyles. They wrap the bands around one or two pieces of hair and then tie the ends together around their heads to make a coronet.

1.25 cm x 75 cm

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Please let us know what colors you prefer.


ACCESSORIESA 100% Worker-Owned Women’s Weaving Association

HEADBANDS – Product N3Xemacoj

Santo Domingo Xenacoj

SCRUNCHIES – N5

These headbands are made by Mujeres Mayas. While not traditional, the women make the headbands to represent a corona, or crown. The headbands are one-size-fits-all.

SOFT HEADBANDSProduct N4Xemacoj

Santo Domingo Xenacoj

These soft headbands, made by Mujeres Mayas, are one-size-fits-all.

The women of Santa Maria de Jesus originally began making scrunchies because the women could not afford to buy commercial hair accessories, and they preferred to make products rather than buying them, in order to preserve their textile traditions.

Santa Maria de JesusSacatepequez

USD $2

USD $3.50

USD $3.50

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ACCESSORIESKEYCHAINS

Santa Maria de Jesus, Sacatepequez

Product P1 Product P2 Product P3

Rather than buying commercial keychain decorations, weavers from Santa Maria de Jesus created their own. They utilize the same techniques they use to make hackey sacks, dolls, and tiny bags.

Doll - Product P4

Hackey Sack - Product P5

USD $2

Bags: 7 cm x 5 cm, 7 cm diameterDoll: 9 cm x 5 cm

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Bags

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BAGSSHOPPING BAGSSan Antonio de Padua

San Antonio Palopó, SololáThis group lives beside Lake Atitlán, and speak Kakchiquel. This fabric is made on the telar de pie, the foot loom, which is a traditional type of weaving brought by the Spanish to the Americas over 500 years ago. In Guatemala, women typically weave with the backstrap loom, whereas men use the foot loom. However, it is becoming more common for Guatemalan women to use this method as well.

Rectangular with Zipper38 cm x 28 cm, strap 58 cm

Large with Ties50 cm x 35 cm, strap 62 cm

Product Q6

Product Q2 Product Q3Product Q1

Product Q7 Product Q8



USD $14

USD $17

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BAGSLARGE HANDBAGSKusamaj JunamSanta Maria Jesus

While the woven fabric for these bags is made with traditional backstrap loom techniques, this is a new product invented by the women of Santa Maria de Jesus. It has a zipper closure and a convenient outer pocket.

USD $1242 cm x 29 cm, strap 56 cm

Product S1 Product S2 Product S3

USD $1235 cm x 35 cm, adjustable strap

PADDED HANDBAGSKusamaj JunamSanta Maria Jesus

Product R2 Product R3

Product R4 Product R5

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Product R1

Product S4


BAGS

This new bag design, made using traditional backstrap loom fabrics, is modern in style. It features a zipper closure, and an outer pocket with velcro closure.

USD $15

28 cm x 32 cm, adjustable strap

SMALL HANDBAGS

33 cm x 24 cm, strap 56 cm

USD $12

GUIPILE PATCH BAGS

This padded handbag incorporates a patch of guipiles, the traditional clothing worn by Mayan women.

Grupo CuchumatanesTodos Santos,Huehuetenango

Product T2 Product T3 Product T4

Product T5 Product T6 Product T7

Product T8

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Product T1

Product T9


BAGSMAYAN BAGS

Pujujil II

These bags use the design known as jaspe, a stripe of alternating black and white that represents the transition between day and night. It has a set of inner pockets to hold credit cards or other necessities, and the flap has a velcro closure.


Product U1 Product U2 Product U3 Product U4

Product U5 Product U6 Product U7

USD $15

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These bags incorporate the traditional embroidered güipiles from Santa MariaJesus in a new shape. They have a zipper closure and a front pocket.

GÜIPILE HANDBAGSKusamaj JunamSanta Maria Jesus

42cm x 35 cm, strap 55cm USD $12

Product V1 Product V2 Product V3


BAGSTODOS SANTOS BAGSGrupo Chuchumatanes

Todos Santos, HuehuetenangoThese bags are made by the group Chuchumatanes in the community of TodosSantos. The members of this group all speak Mam, of which there are about 500,000 speakers in Guatemala and 27,000 in Chiapas, Mexico. These bags are made from cut up güipiles, the Maya women’s typical blouse.

Large32 cm x 35 cm

Medium23 cm x 24 cm

Small19 cm x 21 cm

Main color: morado

Product W1

Main color: rojo

Product W2

Main color: verde

Product W3

Main color: azul

Product W4

USD $12

USD $9

USD $7

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OTHER CARRIERSTODOS SANTOS PASSPORT BAGS

Grupo ChuchumatanesTodos Santos, Huehuetenango

These bags are made by the group Chuchumatanes in the community of Todos Santos. The members of this group all speak Mam, of which there are about 500,000 speakers in Guatemala and 27,000 in Chiapas, Mexico. These passport bags are made from cut up güipiles, the Maya women’s typical blouse.

28cm x 32cmUSD $5

Product X1

Mayan women do not use strollers or baby carriages; for many centuries they have maintained the tradition of carrying their babies in pieces of fabric. They wrap their babies in bright colors that represent happiness and nature. The designs use jaspe, a stripe of alternating black and white that represents the transition between day and night.

140 cm x 150 cm

Pujujil II, Pujujil III,Sololá

BABY CARRIER

USD $65Product X2

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OTHER CARRIERS

SAN ANTONIO MAKEUP BAGSSan Antonio de Padua

San Antonio Palopó, Sololá

This product, also made by the Kakchiqueles of San Antonio, is made on the telar de pie, with an embroidered detail of a lion. The lion represents the king of the rainforest, the most powerful animal in the mountains.

13 cm x 21 cm

GLASSES CASES

This is a new product for the women of San Martin, Quetzaltenango, because it does not have Mayan origins. With the arrival of foreigners, the women began using their traditional lion designs to make cases that could be used to hold glasses or cell phones.

Chirijox, SololaSan Martin, Quetzaltenango

USD $4

USD $6


Product X3

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Product X4


The group’s name, which means The Typical Green Chile, also represents a second name for their town, Chile Verde, near the city of Quetzaltenango, an originally Mamcity. Because of Chile Verde’s proximity to Quetzaltenango, the women of this group speak Mam. They have been working with TRAMA since it began in 1988. These cosmetic bags are made from cut güipiles. There are a variety of designs and patterns employed in the güipiles, including venado (deer), Catholic ceremonial designs with cups of Christ and incense, quetzales (the Guatemalan national bird), snakes, mountains, farmers in the fields, and cloths used in daily activities.

SAN MARTIN MAKEUP BAGSLa Típica Chile Verde

San Martin Sacatepequez

OTHER CARRIERS

13 cm x 21 cm

Because they are made from güipiles, the patterns of the bags vary. Inquire for the available designs, and we will work to accommodate you.

Product Y1 Product Y2

Product Y3 Product Y4 Product Y5 Product Y6 Product Y7

Product Y8 Product Y9 Product Y10 Product Y11 Product Y12

USD $7

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13 cm x 21 cm

OTHER CARRIERS

COSMETIC BAGSProduct Z1

COIN POUCHESProduct Z2


9 cm x 12.5 cm

PENCIL CASESProduct Z3


8 cm x 21 cm

USD $6

USD $2.50

USD $5

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OTHER CARRIERSSAN ANTONIO BAGS

The images shown below are possible designs for the cosmetic bags, coin pouches, and pencil cases on the previous page. When ordering please indicate both the product number from the previous page and the design number below and we will work to accommodate you.

Design ZZ1 Design ZZ2 Design ZZ3 Design ZZ4 Design ZZ5 Design ZZ6






These cosmetic bags, coin pouches,and pencil cases have traditionally been made using backstrap loom weaving, but today the weavers alsouse floor loom techniques.

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OTHER CARRIERS

WATER BOTTLE CARRIERS

BOLSITAS ADRIANProduct AA1

Pujujil IIProduct AA2

USD $2

USD $7

The fabric for these small bags ismade in traditional backstrap loom methods by women from all areas of Guatemala. They are perfect for carrying change or jewelry.

The women of Pujujil II began crocheting this product three years ago.



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Home Goods

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PILLOW CASESCOTZAL PILLOWCASES

Cotzal translates from Ixil to quetzal in Spanish, the national bird of Guatemala and the name of its currency. Not only does the name of the village impart the importance of the quetzal, but the village Náhuatl, or spirit animal, is a quetzal as well. In addition to their cultural importance, quetzales and other birds are economically very important for the area, as they are raised for sale. Many of the multi-colored patterns and shapes utilized in their work are thus meant to represent the birds and their importance for the village.

Flor de MagueyCotzal, Quiché

42 cm x 42 cm

Rojo - Product BB1 Azul - Product BB2 Verde - Product BB3

The women of this group, named Flor de Maguey all speak Ixil. They have been working with TRAMA since its inception in 1988. The pattern of these pillowcases is taken directly from the güipiles worn in Cotzal.

USD $18

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PILLOW CASESSANTA MARIA JESUS

PILLOWCASESProduct BB442 cm x 42 cm

The women of Santa Maria Jesus, Sacatepequez, make these cushions using the traditional designs and techniques they also use for their clothing. Their weaving style is unique, because they work with the threads held in front of the weaving, rather than in the back.

USD $18

Also available in red

PETZAL PILLOWCASES

The members of this group, in the town of San Rafael Petzal, speak Mam. The design of this cushion cover is represents the importance of agriculture in the Guatemalan highlands. The diamonds signify the cultivation of food crops, while the vertical lines represent the division of the terreno, fields among the farmers.

La PetzaleñaSan Rafael Petzal, HuehuetenangoProduct BB542 cm x 42 cm

USD $18

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PILLOW CASESSAN MARTIN PILLOWCASES

The patterns used in these pillowcases are taken directly from their güipiles. The Copas pillowcases are Catholic ceremonial designs, used in the napkins or tablecloths of the Catholic Churches and in the güipilesof their town. The Copas pattern shows representations of the cup of Christ, incense holders, candle holders, shields, and quetzal.

La Típica Chile VerdeSan Martin Sacatepequez

Product BB642 cm x 42 cmUSD $18

SAN MARTIN VENA GRUESAProduct BB7

USD $1842 cm x 42 cm

In the Vena Gruesa pillowcases, the zig-zagged lines represent the abundance of snakes in the mountains of San Martin. The space outside of the concentric diamonds represents the small roads running throughout the village and the mountains. The plain diamonds signify the small cloth that is set on the floor when there is work to be done, such as weaving or cooking. The colors in Vena Gruesa also have different meanings. Red represents the blood of Christ, purple his clothing, green the color of the mountains, and orange purity.

Also available in green

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PILLOW CASESCHIRIJOX PILLOWCASES

The women of this group lives in the village of Chirijox, and speak K’iché. The embroidery on the black cushion covers depicts ancient Mayan designs, including two-headed eagles, ceremonial dancing, and deer. The image on the white cushion cover represents the alfombra, or mat that the weavers sit on while working on the backstrap loom. The women sit on their knees to weave, with the loom strapped around their backs, following the tradition of generations of Mayan weavers.

CatokibChirijox, Sololá

42 cm x 42 cm

White – Product BB8 Black – Product BB9

USD $18

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PILLOW CASES

The women of Chirimasá speak K’iché, the most commonly spoken Maya language in Guatemala. The pattern on this cushion cover represents the many roads between the small villages in the Western Highlands of Guatemala. Most villages in Guatemala are very small, and some are only accessible by footpaths.

ChirimasáChirimasá, Sololá

42 cm x 42 cm

CHIRIMASÁ PILLOWCASES

Product BB10 Product BB11



USD $18

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TABLE GOODS

MATCHING PLACEMATS AND NAPKINS


Product CC1

TABLERUNNERS

These tablerunners and sets of matching napkins and placemats come from the village of San Antonio de Padua. The stripe pattern is unique to this pueblo (town).

33 cm x 203 cmUSD $22

*The colors shown below indicate the options for both table runners and place settings.

COCKTAIL NAPKINS Product CC2

Placemats – Product CC3

42 cm x 50 cm

13.5cm x 14cm

USD $46/ 6 settings

USD $2

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TABLERUNNERS AND PLACEMATSTABLE GOODS

Mujeres MayasSan Juan Comalapa,

Sacatepequez

These table runners and placemats, made by Mujeres Mayas, feature a design called panal, which represents a beehive full of honey. The women of the group, who speak Kakchiquel, have been working together since 2004.

35 cm x 144 cm

USD $18

Product DD1 Product DD2 Product DD3 Product DD4 Product DD5




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TABLE GOODSEMBROIDERED TABLERUNNERS

These table runners, made by Mujeres Mayas, have a design taken from a pattern in their güipiles. The central peaks represent volcanoes with erupting smoke. Bordering the volcanoes is a row of flowers with wreaths to respectfully mourn the dead. On the very edge are curving lines to represent rivers and their passages.

Mujeres MayasSan Juan Comalapa,

Sacatepequez37 cm x 215 cm

Product EE1 Product EE2 Product EE3

Product EE6

Product EE5Product EE4

Product EE7 Product EE8 Product EE9 Product EE10

USD $22

Each table runner features a unique color pattern. The images shown here illustrate a range of possible designs. Inquire for the available designs, and we will work to accommodate you.

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PUJUJIL TABLERUNNERSTABLE GOODS

PUJUJIL PLACEMATS

39 cm x 184 cm

42 cm x 50 cm

Product FF1 Product FF2 Product FF3

Product FF6

Product FF5Product FF4

Product FF7 Product FF8 Product FF9 Product FF10

USD $5

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USD $22

These tablerunners and placematsuse the design known as jaspe, a stripe of alternating black and white that represents the transition between day and night.

These tablerunners and placematsuse the design known as jaspe, a stripe of alternating black and white that represents the transition between day and night.


TABLE GOODS

STAR TABLERUNNERSSan Juan Comalapa,

Sacatepequez

These new table runners incorporate designs meant to represent stars, derived from Mayan forms of depicting nature.

Product GG1 Product GG2 Product GG3

Product GG4 Product GG5 Product GG6

USD $22

36 cm x 183 cm

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TABLECLOTHS

TABLE GOODS

Product HH4 Product HH5 Product HH6

The designs for these beautiful tablecloths differ according to the group that produces them. Each design identifies the pueblo from which it originates. The ones from Pujujil II and III use the design known as jaspe, a stripe of alternating black and white that represents the transition between day and night.

USD $45

102 cm x 150 cm

Pujujil II, III

San Juan la Laguna

Product HH1 Product HH2 Product HH3

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TABLECLOTHSTABLE GOODS

Product JJ1 Product JJ2 Product JJ3

Product JJ4 Product JJ5

USD $2590 cm x 105 cm

These tablecloths, made by Mujeres Mayas, have a design taken from a pattern in their güipiles. The central peaks represent volcanoes with erupting smoke. Bordering the volcanoes is a row of flowers with wreaths to respectfully mourn the dead. On the very edge are curving lines to represent rivers and their passages.

San Juan Comalapa, Sacatepequez

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HAMMOCKS

Product KK1 Product KK2

Product KK3 Product KK4

In the past, the women of San Juan La Laguna made hammocks from rope. To make them more comfortable and soft, they began to make them with woven cloth. The diamond and stripe patterns are ornamental, based on the typical repertoire of designs used in the region.

San Juan La LagunaSololá

117 cm x 227 cmUSD $60

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Miscellaneous

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TOYS

Mujeres MayasSan Juan Comalapa, Sacatepequez

STUFFED ANIMALS

These animal toys, made by Mujeres Mayas in Sacatepequez, are made from fabric woven on the telar de pie, or foot loom, the traditional type of weaving brought by the Spanish.

Turtle

Cat Bird Horse Elephant

Approx. 12 cm x 16 cm

USD $8

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Product MM1


TOYS

Mujeres MayasSan Juan Comalapa, Sacatepequez

STUFFED ANIMAL BACKPACKS

These animal backpacks, made by Mujeres Mayas in Sacatepequez, are made from fabric woven on the telar de pie, or foot loom, the traditional type of weaving brought by the Spanish.

Rat Backpack Monkey Backpack Elephant Backpack

Approx.

28 cm x 19 cm

USD $8

Bear BackpackMouse Backpack

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Product MM2


TOYSDOLLS

Product MM3Santa Maria de Jesus,

SacatepequezApprox. 15 cm x 32 cm

These are the dolls that the women of Santa Maria de Jesus make for their own children. The male and female dolls wear versions of the typical Mayan traje (traditional dress) of the region, and come accessorized with tiny scarves and bags. They come with a cord to hang on the wall.

HACKEY SACKSSan Pablo La Laguna

Product MM4

The hackey-sacks, which originated in Guatemala, are crocheted and filled with tiny plastic bits.

USD $5

USD $36 cm diameter

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PAPER GOODSNOTEBOOKSMujeres Mayas

San Juan Comalapa, SacatepequezThese notebook covers are made by Mujeres Mayas, with the same beehive pattern as their table runners, representing a beehive full of honey. The covers have sleeves to insert a notebook, and come with a ribbon placeholder. Lined white paper inside.

Product NN1 - Large: 17 cm x 22 cm

Product NN2 - Small: 11.5 cm x 17 cm

BOOKMARKSSan Pedro La Laguna

Product NN35 cm x 15 cm

A group from Santa Maria de Jesus makes these lovely bookmarks using traditional backstrap weaving techniques.

USD $5.50

USD $4

USD $1.50

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The majority were affected by the war that took place in Guatemala in the 1980s. It’s the only work that they can do to care for their children, because they do not know how to read or write to be able to find other work. The officers thank you for your unconditional support and hope that when you come to Guatemala, you will visit us in our store and weaving school; it will be a pleasure to serve you.

Thanks For Your Support!A 100% Worker-Owned Women’s Weaving Association

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Consider Making a Donation:We can always use donations to help us with our projects, including the purchase of a new computer and Internet service for the office.

We are also working to purchase reading glasses for the women who have difficulty weaving.

We would love to have more money for our scholarship fund, because many of our members have trouble sending their children to school.

The Association of Women for Artisan Development would like to thank the clients who have bought products here. It helps the women, because it gives them more work. For those who are reading our catalogue, we would really appreciate it if you would buy the women’s products, because we are 400 women in total, and 50% of the women are widows without husbands and greatly in need.

Amparo de León de RubioPresident

Oralia ChopénVice President

Documents

TRAMA Textiles Product Catalogue 1