Bring a vibrant splash of heritage and color to your dining space with this stunning, handmade 60 x 18 inch Zacualpa table runner. Masterfully woven by skilled Mayan artisans in the highlands of Guatemala, this piece features a beautiful red hue that instantly commands attention.
Every runner is a true labor of love, crafted using traditional time-honored weaving techniques. It is adorned with intricate, contrasting decorative bands woven directly into the top, bottom, and borders, and finished with elegant, hand-tied fringes. Whether draped over a formal dining table, an entryway console, or a kitchen island, this Fair Trade masterpiece seamlessly blends rich cultural tradition with modern home style.
To make a Zacualpa Table Runner on a back-strap loom, the weaver starts with raw cotton that must be washed, combed and spun. She first stretches the long threads along a warping board to the desired length and attaches them firmly to her loom. Then she begins the complex process of weaving. To brocade, colored yarns are woven into the cloth to create the designs as the cloth itself is being woven. The weaver adjusts the tension of the loom by leaning forward or back because of the strap that fits around her back, hence the name "back-strap loom."
Launch DateApril 13, 2023
Days In Market1,289
VendorArtisan Made
Variants1