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Fringed All Cotton Table Runner in Grey and Black 'Trails of Totonicapan in Grey' Item ID: 2671626999
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- 0.46 lb
- 60 inches L x 14 inches W,Fringe: 2.8 inches L
- 0.31 lbs
- 60 inches L x 14 inches W
- Fringe: 2.8 inches L
- 100% cotton
- Hand-crafted item -- color
- size and/or motif may vary slightly
- Machine wash in cold water on delicate cycle
- Tumble dry on low heat
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"I was seven when I learned to weave and from that moment, it became my passion. It was really the first thing I ever learned, as I didn't learn to read and write until I was 18.
"I was born and raised in a small town in Guatemala where I lived with my parents, five brothers and a sister. Mom and Dad were always artisans and they taught us to weave on a handloom from a very early age.
"I remember my first weaving. It was a table runner in the three colors typically used in my village — yellow, red and white. I sold it for two quetzals, which was a lot of money for me in those days, and I felt very satisfied with this first achievement.
"In 1983, my brothers, my sister and I joined forces. Now, each one of us works at home with looms we built ourselves. We each create different designs in different sizes, but we all support one another as we have all our lives.
"It's not easy to be an artisan in my country but it's a beautiful kind of work that gives much satisfaction. I love weaving because it is the passion of my life. It's inspiring to be able to work with my family and know that I play a part in the development of my community.
"In weaving, the greatest challenge is to continue innovating, to maintain our standards of quality and to remain willing and eager to learn. Another challenge is to teach my children and members of the community to weave, just as my parents taught me. In this way, we will preserve the handloom tradition.
"Thanks to Novica, artisans like me have the opportunity to reach faraway markets, and it's possible for people in other countries to appreciate what we do. You also make it possible for us to generate more income for our families and our town. Thank you for choosing our designs — each one is crafted with love by a Guatemalan artisan."
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Miguel Hernandez
September 5, 2020
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Carina
The color blue is my favorite and the design is perfect to be on my dining table.
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"I was seven when I learned to weave and from that moment, it became my passion. It was really the first thing I ever learned, as I didn't learn to read and write until I was 18.
"I was born and raised in a small town in Guatemala where I lived with my parents, five brothers and a sister. Mom and Dad were always artisans and they taught us to weave on a handloom from a very early age.
"I remember my first weaving. It was a table runner in the three colors typically used in my village — yellow, red and white. I sold it for two quetzals, which was a lot of money for me in those days, and I felt very satisfied with this first achievement.
"In 1983, my brothers, my sister and I joined forces. Now, each one of us works at home with looms we built ourselves. We each create different designs in different sizes, but we all support one another as we have all our lives.
"It's not easy to be an artisan in my country but it's a beautiful kind of work that gives much satisfaction. I love weaving because it is the passion of my life. It's inspiring to be able to work with my family and know that I play a part in the development of my community.
"In weaving, the greatest challenge is to continue innovating, to maintain our standards of quality and to remain willing and eager to learn. Another challenge is to teach my children and members of the community to weave, just as my parents taught me. In this way, we will preserve the handloom tradition.
"Thanks to Novica, artisans like me have the opportunity to reach faraway markets, and it's possible for people in other countries to appreciate what we do. You also make it possible for us to generate more income for our families and our town. Thank you for choosing our designs — each one is crafted with love by a Guatemalan artisan."
"I was born and raised in a small town in Guatemala where I lived with my parents, five brothers and a sister. Mom and Dad were always artisans and they taught us to weave on a handloom from a very early age.
"I remember my first weaving. It was a table runner in the three colors typically used in my village — yellow, red and white. I sold it for two quetzals, which was a lot of money for me in those days, and I felt very satisfied with this first achievement.
"In 1983, my brothers, my sister and I joined forces. Now, each one of us works at home with looms we built ourselves. We each create different designs in different sizes, but we all support one another as we have all our lives.
"It's not easy to be an artisan in my country but it's a beautiful kind of work that gives much satisfaction. I love weaving because it is the passion of my life. It's inspiring to be able to work with my family and know that I play a part in the development of my community.
"In weaving, the greatest challenge is to continue innovating, to maintain our standards of quality and to remain willing and eager to learn. Another challenge is to teach my children and members of the community to weave, just as my parents taught me. In this way, we will preserve the handloom tradition.
"Thanks to Novica, artisans like me have the opportunity to reach faraway markets, and it's possible for people in other countries to appreciate what we do. You also make it possible for us to generate more income for our families and our town. Thank you for choosing our designs — each one is crafted with love by a Guatemalan artisan."
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Explore Central America. Rich rainforests and active volcanoes shelter the vestiges of the Mayan civilization that lives on in the languages and the arts of Central America. You'll discover the weaving traditions recorded on the backstrap looms, the glyphs and geometry that define the jewelry and pottery, and the vibrantly-painted folk art statues and masks among all the unique, handcrafted artisan treasures in our Central America Collection.
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Miguel is a proud father of three children.
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Two of his children are in high school and the eldest is attending the university.
Maker BadgePreserving Traditions
Miguel first learned to read and write when he was 18, which is 11 years after he learned to weave. Using a handloom has always been a big part of his family's life and he now has more than 20 years of experience creating beautiful hand-loomed products. He was taught by his parents and preserves the tradition by teaching those in his community.
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This artist is an elder master and continues to actively practice their craft.
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