Watch: The Magical World of Guatemala's Weaving Women
London-based __design studio A Rum Fellow has shared a video showing the Maya women who have perfected backstrap brocade weaving. The master weavers create vibrant and intricate textile art works with a simple loom. For the full story you can read p99 of our May 2017 issue. The process is fascinating to watch...
Watch: The Art of Backstrap Brocade Weaving
'This short film shows our Maya master weavers at theirs looms crafting backstrap brocade textiles. Backstrap brocade weaving has been perfected by Maya female artisans throughout 2000 years of tradition. The loom is very basic, just a few small pieces of wood, but with this simple tool the master weavers create vibrant and intricate textile art works.
'A Rum Fellow is a London __design studio dedicated to luxury artisan textiles and creating statement interior pieces. Known for a bold use of colour, intricate patterns, and skills in translating traditional artisan techniques into contemporary collections. Passionate for the inherent beauty of handcrafted textiles and slow production methods, our designs offer exuberant luxury with a timeless aesthetic. Our ethical approach supports and promotes world leading artisans, and paves a future for heritage craft techniques.'
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As its name suggests, the Maya Traditions Foundation celebrates the history of Maya traditions and supports economic independence for indigenous women in Guatemala. The social enterprise partners with these women who strengthen communities through the creation of handmade products
Watch: The Story of Maya Traditions - Backstrap Woven Products
'Maya Traditions is a social enterprise based in the highlands of Guatemala that works to preserve and celebrate the art of backstrap weaving through the creation of handmade products. This video is a a step-by-step guide to how we create our handmade, backstrap woven products. It includes the processes of natural dying, ikat tying, preparing the thread and loom and creating the weavings. The art of backstrap weaving is hundreds of years old and although our artisans make it look easy it requires years and years of practice and training.'
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