Handwoven Red Cotton Table Runner with Maya Numbers 'Red Maya Math' Item ID: 2671626629

Name: Handwoven Red Cotton Table Runner with Maya Numbers 'Red Maya Math'
Brand: Miguel Hernandez
SKU: 2671626629
Price: 69.99 USD
Availability: InStock

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"Woven by hand, this colorful table runner features geometric motifs. They depict the Maya numerical system. Each dot represents one, bars each represent five and the oval with a line through it stands for zero. Crafted by Miguel Hernandez, the images appear in white on red."

Item detail

0.49 lb
60 inches L x 14 inches W,Fringe: 3 inches L
0.30 lbs
60 inches L x 14 inches W
Fringe: 3 inches L
100% cotton
Dry on low heat cycle
Machine wash in cold water

Made in Guatemala

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Miguel Hernandez

1 Review

"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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1 Review for

Miguel Hernandez

September 5, 2020

C Carina

The color blue is my favorite and the design is perfect to be on my dining table.

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Miguel Hernandez

"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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Maker Badge Caring for Children

Miguel is a proud father of three children.

Maker Badge Enabling Education

Two of his children are in high school and the eldest is attending the university.

Maker Badge Preserving 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.

Maker Badge Elder Master

This artist is an elder master and continues to actively practice their craft.