- Available in vivid blue, yellow/gold, blue/mixed pastels, rose/ mixed pastels, red/earth tones or red/ rust color options
- 100-percent cotton patches
- Brighten up any room in your home with this intricately embroidered patchwork Pillow Cover from Guatemala
- Features a zippered, cotton backing
- Measures 18 inches wide x 18 inches long
Created by Mayan cooperatives and handcrafted in the western highlands of Guatemala.
Textile embroidery is a traditional Mayan craft, weaving designs as rich and vibrant as any painting
Chucam is a small farming village located in the Department (County) of El Quiche, Guatemala. The community is located about 3 miles away from the town of Chichicastenango, but the road to town is not paved and access to the village becomes difficult during the rainy season. The families of the community are very poor, but the women know the ancestral art of weaving and use it as a supplemental income to provide a better life for their children. In 2001, eight Chucam families banded together to form a weaving cooperative to make beautiful patchwork quilts and other embroidered textiles. Their incomes have doubled if not tripled, and dozens of additional Chucam families have become involved. More importantly, the men don't have to leave for months at a time looking for work in the sugar cane fields and many more of the village¿s children are able to stay in school.
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The handcrafted nature of this product will produce minor differences in design and sizing. Subtle variations will occur from piece to piece, adding to its unique qualities. Measurements may vary slightly.
Earth Friendly
- Dimensions:
- 18 in. square
- Materials:
- Cotton
- Model No:
- na
Customer Reviews
very well put together,and fairtrade, what more could youask for. Beautiful,rich color. Looks great.
The pillow looks beautiful on our leather couch! It is well made with rich colors and quality fabric.
I had previously bought the patchwork quilt and the pillow covers in rust were included. I loved them so much, I ordered the blue ones to go in my living room, which has blue denim curtains. The fabric on one side is heavy and substantial, but soft on the cheek for napping. And the embroidery work on the other side is of very high quality, no loose threads. The colors and design are splendid, brilliant and beautifully done! The covers fit perfectly over some throw pillows I had paid the same amount for a few months ago and were already coming apart. I haven't had to wash them yet, but would suggest cold water to prevent fading. Very highly recommend this product!
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The color (red) is beautiful. Just as nice as I had hoped.
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My first purchase...Excellent fabric; very satisfied with workmanship...they (Guatemalians) know how to sew! Great to see the "global" economy & electronic marketing performing at it's best. Order tracking worked perfect...Packing and delivery was excellent. You can feel comfortable recommending this product. If your products & service are replicated like my first experience...you got a customer who'll be a frequent buyer.
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