Historical information

Handwoven and embroidered Guatemalan wall decorations are traditional Mayan folk art pieces created using backstrap looms and intricate hand-embroidery techniques like brocade, darning, and randa stitching.
Key Features of Guatemalan Wall Textiles
Backstrap Loom Weaving: Panels are woven on a traditional backstrap loom where the weaver uses body tension to control the warp and weft threads.
Pattern Darning and Brocade: Artisans use supplementary-weft techniques—such as brocade (randa) and darning—to build geometric, zoomorphic, and nature-inspired motifs like quetzals, deer, horses, and floral mandalas.
Regional Craftsmanship: Many distinct pieces originate from highland communities like Chichicastenango and Santiago Atitlán, where multi-purpose textiles like tzutes or ceremonial huipils are crafted.

Physical description

Hand woven striped cotton, black back ground,brown and white tones. Large central band has 4 large quetzel birds, 2 narrow bands have 11 figures in pattern darning. Ends are fringed.