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A 100% Worker-Owned Womens Weaving Association

CATALOG

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: Solol, Huehuetenango, Sacatepequez, Quetzaltenango, and Quich.Trama Textiles 3a Calle 10-56, Zona 1, Quetzaltenango, Guatemala, C.A. (502)7765-8564 www.tramatextiles.com [email protected]

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Our Mission: to offer training, support, work and fairwages 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.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.

The patterns of our textiles differ throughout our communities, varying from village to village. From the highlands to the lowlands, throughout Mxico, Guatemala, Honduras, and Belize, each of our designs and patterns tell a different story, a tradition passed down from our ancestors.Page 1 Trama Textiles 3a Calle 10-56, Zona 1, Quetzaltenango, Guatemala, C.A. (502)7765-8564 www.tramatextiles.com [email protected]

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Benefits of Buying TRAMA Products: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 here in Guatemala; however, the profits go directly to sustaining the weavers at a living wage..

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 dryPage 2 Trama Textiles 3a Calle 10-56, Zona 1, Quetzaltenango, Guatemala, C.A. (502)7765-8564 www.tramatextiles.com [email protected]

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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-akind, 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.

Special OrdersIf you are interested in custom products or wholesale orders, please contact us and we will be happy to work with you.

Shipping InformationCurrently, we use the Guatemalan postal service foroverseas orders, which we have found reliable. We are also happy to accomodate you if you have a prefered shippng company. Here are shipping costs at the time of publication:United States and Canada: 2-4 Kilos: Q328 ($41) 4-6 Kilos: Q468 ($59) 6-8 Kilos: Q588 ($74) Europe and the rest of the world: 2-4 Kilos: Q488 ($61) 4-6 Kilos: Q698 ($88) 6-8 Kilos: Q873 ($109) Page 3

How to OrderTo place an order, email your product selection and quantities to [email protected]. We will send you a receipt and payment info promptly. If you have any other questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us.

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INDEXClothing:Scarves Belts Skirts Tops Accessories p. 6 p. 10 p. 11 p. 12 p. 15

Bags:Handbags Other carriers p. 20 p. 26

Home Goods:Pillowcases Table goods Hammocks p. 35 p. 40 p. 47

Miscellaneous:Stuffed animals Hackey sacks and dolls Paper goods p. 49 p. 51 p. 52Product 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. Page 4 Trama Textiles 3a Calle 10-56, Zona 1, Quetzaltenango, Guatemala, C.A. (502)7765-8564 www.tramatextiles.yahoo.com [email protected] (502)7765-8564 www.tramatextiles.com [email protected]

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Clothing

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SCARVESSCARVES FROM SAN ANTONIO DE PADUA San Antonio de Padua San Antonio Palop, SololThe 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 Solol.

RAINBOW SCARVES30 cm x 142 cm $10 A1

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SCARVESSINGLE-COLOR SCARVES San Antonio de Padua San Antonio Palop, Solol35 cm x 160 cm $7Crema B1 Negro B2

Rosado palido B3

Zanahoria B4

Oro amarillo B5

Gris helado B6

Gris claro B7

Malva B8

Rosado fuerte B9

Zapote B10

Mostaza B11

Verde tierra B12

Gris acero B13

Rosa morada B14

Rosado neon B15

Chiltote B16

Verde helado B17

Limon B18

Agua B19

Morada clara B20

Rosado oscuro B21

Rojo B22

Verde musgo B23

Verde perico B24

Amanecer B25

Uva B26

Corinto B25

Rojo oscuro B26

Bosque B27

Verde jade B28

Pacifico B29

Morada B30

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SCARVESSMALL MULTICOLOR SCARVES16 cm x 160 cm $5

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NATURAL-DYED SCARVES Asociacin de Mujeres en Colores Botnicos San Juan La Laguna, Solol38.5 cm x 190 cm $24The women from Mujeres en Colores Botnicos, or Women in Botanical Colors, are located beside Lake Atitln in the department of Solol. 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 Tzutujil, the most common language spoken around the lake. They have been working with TRAMA for nearly 20 years since the inception of the organization in 1988.

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BELTSThe women who make these sashes come from Pujujil and speak Kaqchikel.The belts were originally made to wear over traditional skirts, but today are worn as religious stoles. They also look great as a belt tied 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.

Pujujil Solol35 cm x 160 cm $22 E1 ask about availability

STOLES San Pedro La Laguna Sacatepequez13 cm x 87 cm, 10 cm x 227 cm $22 F1 ask about availabilityThese 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.

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SKIRTSSanta Maria de Jesus SacatepequezModern: 127 cm x 91 cm, Typical: 96 cm x 87 cm $15Different 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.

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TOPSPONCHOS San Juan La Laguna Solola86 cm x 122 cm $50The women of San Juan La Laguna make these ponchos based on Mayan ceremonial gipiles, 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.

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T-SHIRTS San Juan Comalapa, SacatepequezSizes: Small, Medium, Large $15

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, mens shirts have small, subtle designs. The womens blouses have flower embroidery around the neck. I1

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DRESSESGIRLS DRESSES San Juan Comalapa, SacatepequezSizes: 2 and 3 year old $12

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

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ACCESORIESBRACELETS San Antonio de Padua San Antonio Palop, SololThese bracelets are primarily made by women in San Antonio de Padua in Solol. 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.

14cm $2

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You can choose what you would like to have written in your bracelet- up to 10 letters

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ACCESORIESHATS Pujujil II, SololCrown diameter: 16 cm Brim diameter: 22 cm Circumference: 48cm

L1These hats, made for children by a group of weavers in Pujujil II, Solola, use natural designs, including plants, animals, and the sun. Typical straw sombreros were too uncomfortable for children, so the women began crocheting hats to get them warm and protect their heads.

$12Example above; ask about specific availability

HAIRBANDS San Antonio de Padua San Antonio Palop, Solol1.25 cm x 75 cm $4M1 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. At the ends, the hairbands have either fringe or pompoms.Pagina 16 Trama Textiles 3a Calle 10-56, Zona 1, Quetzaltenango, Guatemala, C.A. (502)7765-8564 www.tramatextiles.com [email protected]

Examples above; ask about specific availability

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ACCESORIESHEADBANDS Xemacoj Santo Domingo Xenacoj$4 N1These headbands are made by Mujeres Mayas. While not traditional, the women make the headbands to represent a corona, or crown. The headbands are onesize-fits-all.

SOFT HEADBANDS Xemacoj Santo Domingo Xenacoj$4 N2These soft headbands, made by Mujeres Mayas, are one-size-fits-all.

SCRUNCHIES Santa Maria de Jesus Sacatepequez$3 N3The 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.Page 17 Trama Textiles 3a Calle 10-56, Zona 1, Quetzaltenango, Guatemala, C.A. (502)7765-8564 www.tramatextiles.com [email protected]

Examples shown; ask about specific availability

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ACCESORIESKEYCHAINS Santa Maria de Jesus, SacatepequezRather 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.

Bags: 7 cm x 5 cm, 7 cm diameter Doll: 9 cm x 5 cm $2

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Bags

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BAGSSHOPPING BAGS San Antonio de Padua San Antonio Palop, SololThis group lives beside Lake Atitln, and speaks Kakchiquel. This fabric is made on the telar de pie, the foot loom, 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 $17

Large with Ties or Zippers50 cm x 35 cm, strap 62 cm $20

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BAGSLAPTOP BAGS San Antonio de Padua San Antonio Palop, Solol38 cm x 26 cm$36These laptop bags with leather trimmings are padded to protect your computer and have an inside pocket for papers or cords. This group lives beside Lake Atitln, and speaks Kakchiquel. This fabric is made on the telar de pie, the foot loom, 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. Fits 14 x 10 computers with a 15.6 diagonal.

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42 cm x 29 cm, strap 56 cm $15

LARGE HANDBAGS Kusamaj Junam Santa Maria JesusWhile 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.

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PADDED HANDBAGS Kusamaj Junam Santa Maria Jesus35 cm x 35 cm, adjustable strap $15

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BAGSSMALL HANDBAGS

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33 cm x 24 cm, strap 56 cm

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SAC BAGSThese new bags can be worn as a backpack or slung across your shoulders like a sac. They have a side pocket with zipper, leather bottom, and two leather straps that cinch at the top.

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BAGSMAYAN BAGS Pujujil II20 cm x 23 cm, strap 45 cm$20 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.Examples shown; ask about specific availability V1 V2 V3 V4

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GIPILE HANDBAGS Kusamaj Junam Santa Maria Jesus42cm x 35 cm, strap 55cm

$15 These bags incorporate the traditional embroidered gipiles from Santa Maria Jesus in a new shape. They have a zipper closure and a front pocket.

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BAGSTODOS SANTOS BAGS Grupo Chuchumatanes Todos Santos, HuehuetenangoThese 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 bags are made from cut up gipiles, the Maya womens typical blouse.

Large32 cm x 35 cm

$14 $10 $8 $4

Medium23 cm x 24 cm

Small19 cm x 21 cm

Change Pouch13 cm x 13 cm

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Pattern examples above; ask about specific availability

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TODOS SANTOS PASSPORT BAGS Grupo Chuchumatanes Todos Santos, Huehuetenango28cm x 32cm $7 Y1These 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 gipiles, the Maya womens typical blouse.

OTHER CARRIERS

BABY CARRIER Pujujil II, Pujujil III, Solol140 cm x 150 cm $65 Z1Mayan 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.

Pattern example; ask about specific availability

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OTHER CARRIERSGLASSES CASE Chirijox, Solola San Martin, Quetzaltenango9 cm x 15 cm, strap 15 cm $7 AA1This 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.

SAN ANTONIO MAKEUP BAGS San Antonio de Padua San Antonio Palop, Solol13 cm x 21 cm $7 BB1This 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.

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OTHER CARRIERSSAN MARTIN MAKEUP BAGS La Tpica Chile Verde 13 cm x 21 cm $8 San Martin SacatepequezThe groups name, which means The Typical Green Chile, also represents a second name for their town, Chile Verde, near the city of Quetzaltenango, an originally Mam city. Because of Chile Verdes 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 gipiles. There are a variety of designs and patterns employed in the gipiles, 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.

Pattern examples; ask about specific availability

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OTHER CARRIERSSIPRESALES MAKEUP BAGS Mujeres Mayas San Juan Comalapa, SacatepequezThese makeup bags, designed and 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.

13 cm x 21 cm $8

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OTHER CARRIERSSIPRESALES COIN POUCHES Mujeres Mayas San Juan Comalapa, SacatepequezThese coin pouches, designed and 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.

16 cm x 11 cm $4

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OTHER CARRIERSWALLETS Asociacin Maya SololThese wallets are made by women of the Asociacion Maya, and not by women in our cooperative. TRAMA supports this association by helping them sell this product in our store. The wallet includes a pocket for bills, four pockets for credit cards, a zipper enclosed coin pouch, and a velcro closure.

Open 24 cm x 12 cm Closed 12 cm x 10 cm $10

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OTHER CARRIERSSAN ANTONIO BAGS San Antonio de Padua San Antonio Palop, SololThese makeup bags, coin pouches, and pencil cases have traditionally been made using backstrap loom weaving, but today the weavers also use floor loom techniques.

Examples shown; ask about specific availability

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OTHER CARRIERSMAKEUP BAGS San Antonio de Padua San Antonio Palop, Solol13 cm x 21 cm $7

COIN POUCHES San Antonio de Padua San Antonio Palop, Solol9 cm x 12.5 cm $3

PENCIL CASES San Antonio de Padua San Antonio Palop, Solol8 cm x 21 cm $4Above carriers available in patterns seen on previous page (product CC) Page 33 Trama Textiles 3a Calle 10-56, Zona 1, Quetzaltenango, Guatemala, C.A. (502)7765-8564 www.tramatextiles.com [email protected]

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OTHER CARRIERSBOLSITAS ADRIAN8 cm x 8 cm, strap 70 cm $2 HHThe fabric for these small bags is made in traditional backstrap loom methods by women from all areas of Guatemala. They are perfect for carrying change or jewelry.Pattern examples; ask about specific availability

WATER BOTTLE CARRIERS Pujujil II11 cm x 17 cm, strap 68 cm $7 IIThe women of Pujujil II began crocheting this product three years ago.

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Home Goods

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PILLOW CASESCOTZAL PILLOW CASES Flor de Maguey Cotzal, Quich42 cm x 42 cm $18The 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 gipilesworn in Cotzal. 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 Nhuatl, 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.

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PILLOW CASESSANTA MARIA JESUS PILLOW CASES Santa Maria Jesus42 cm x 42 cm $18The 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.

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PETZAL PILLOW CASES La Petzalea Red LL1 San Rafael Petzal, Blue LL2 Green LL3 HuehuetenangoOrange LL4

42 cm x 42 cm $18

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.Page 37 Trama Textiles 3a Calle 10-56, Zona 1, Quetzaltenango, Guatemala, C.A. (502)7765-8564 www.tramatextiles.com [email protected]

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PILLOW CASESSAN MARTIN PILLOW CASES La Tpica Chile Verde San Martin Sacatepequez SAN MARTIN COPAS42 cm x 42 cm $18The patterns used in these pillowcases are taken directly from their gipiles. The Copas pillowcases are Catholic ceremonial designs, used in the napkins or tablecloths of the Catholic Churches and in the gipilesof their town. The Copas pattern shows representations of the cup of Christ, incense holders, candle holders, shields, and quetzal. Red MM1 Green MM2

SAN MARTIN VENA GRUESA42 cm x 42 cm $18In the Vena Gruesa pillowcases, the zigzagged 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. NN1 Page 38 Trama Textiles 3a Calle 10-56, Zona 1, Quetzaltenango, Guatemala, C.A. (502)7765-8564 www.tramatextiles.com [email protected]

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PILLOW CASESCHIRIJOX PILLOW CASES Catokib Chirijox, Solol42 cm x 42 cm $18The women of this group lives in the village of Chirijox, and speak Kich. 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.

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PILLOW CASESCHIRIMAS PILLOW CASES Chirimas Chirimas, SololThe women of Chirimas speak Kich, 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 Chirimas are very small, and some are only accessible by footpaths.

42 cm x 42 cm $18

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TABLE GOODSTABLE RUNNERS San Antonio de Padua San Antonio Palop, SololThese 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 cm $22

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COCKTAIL NAPKINS13.5cm x 14cm $2SS1

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TABLE GOODSTABLE RUNNERS AND PLACEMATS Mujeres Mayas San Juan Comalapa, Sacatepequez35 cm x 144 cmTable runner (TT) - $18 Placemat (UU) - $5

Pattern examples; ask about specific availability

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.

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TABLE GOODSEMBROIDERED TABLE RUNNERS Mujeres Mayas San Juan Comalapa, Sacatepequez37 cm x 215 cm $22These table runners, made by Mujeres Mayas, have a design taken from a pattern in their gipiles. 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.

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TABLE GOODSThese tablerunners and placemats use the design known as jaspe, a stripe of alternating black and white that represents the transition between day and night.

PUJUJIL TABLE RUNNERS39 cm x 184cm $22 WW

PUJUJIL PLACEMATS42 cm x 50 cm $6 XX

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TABLE GOODSSTAR TABLE RUNNERS San Juan Comalapa, Sacatepequez36 cm x 183 cm $22

These new table runners incorporate designs meant to represent stars, derived from Mayan forms of depicting nature. They are made by the women of San Juan Comalapa, Sacatepequez.

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TABLE GOODS

TABLECLOTHS Pujujil II, III, San Juan La Laguna$45

102 cm x 150 cm

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.

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TABLE GOODSTABLECLOTHS San Juan Comalapa, Sacatepequez90 cm x 105 cm $50These tablecloths, made by Mujeres Mayas, have a design taken from a pattern in their gipiles. 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.

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HAMMOCKSSan Juan La Laguna Solol, TzutujilIn 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.

117 cm x 227 cm $65

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Miscellaneous

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TOYSSTUFFED ANIMALS Mujeres Mayas San Juan Comalapa, SacatepequezThese 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.

Approx. 12 cm x 16 cm $8 CCC

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TOYSSTUFFED ANIMAL BACKPACKS Mujeres Mayas San Juan Comalapa, SacatepequezThese 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.

Approx. 28 cm x 19 cm $8 DDDMouse- DDD1 Bear- DDD2

Rat- DDD3

Monkey- DDD4

Elephant- DDD5

Bunny- DDD6

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TOYSDOLLS Santa Maria de Jesus, SacatepequezApprox. 15 cm x 32 cm $7 EEE1/2 boy/girlThese 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 SACKS San Pablo La Laguna6 cm diameter $2FFF variety of colors available

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

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

Large: 17 cm x 22 cm Small: 11.5 cm x 17 cm

$6 $4

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BOOKMARKS San Pedro La Laguna5 cm x 15 cm $2 HHHA group from Santa Maria de Jesus makes these lovely bookmarks using traditional backstrap weaving techniques.Ask about pattern availability Page 53 Trama Textiles 3a Calle 10-56, Zona 1, Quetzaltenango, Guatemala, C.A. (502)7765-8564 www.tramatextiles.com [email protected]

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BACKSTRAP LOOMSWEAVING KITWant to learn how to weave using the ancient techniques of Mayan weavers? You can choose between a scarf or a table runner. Select your colors and a stripe pattern and we will send you a backstrap loom, with all of the wooden pieces and plastic twine, already warped and ready to begin weaving. These backstrap looms come from Trama Textiles weaving school in Quetzaltenango, Guatemala. The kit also includes an instruction booklet for backstrap weaving.Scarf III Table Runner JJJ

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BACKSTRAP LOOMSDo you already know how to weave and want to purchase the equipment? These backstrap looms, including all of the wooden pieces and plastic twine needed to begin weaving, come from Trama Textiles weaving school in Quetzaltenango, Guatemala.

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Thanks for Your Support!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 womens products, because we are 400 women in total, and 50% of the women are widows without husbands and greatly in need. The majority were affected by the war that took place in Guatemala in the 1980s. Its 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.Amparo de Len de Rubio President Oralia Chopn Vice President

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. Page 55 Trama Textiles 3a Calle 10-56, Zona 1, Quetzaltenango, Guatemala, C.A. (502)7765-8564 www.tramatextiles.com [email protected]