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Traditionally woven fabrics

Traditional woven fabrics - Simbólica Fair Trade

Part of the Simbólica Fair Trade articles are traditionally woven by our female producers in Guatemala. They belong to various indigenous groups such as the Maya Kakchiquel, Tzutujil and K'iche. For table runners, bedspreads, etc. the most traditional Maya women weaving the "Centura" is used, whereby the loom on one side with a belt around the waist and the other side are attached to a tree. The width of the woven cloth is there for limited so different parts are often stitched together to get a larger whole.

'manos y pies' Guatemala - Simbólica Fair Trade

Manos y Pies

Another technique that is used is called ‘manos y pies’ or ‘hands and feet’. This method of weaving is both used by men and women to produce our baby slings, the fabric of baby mules and children's backpacks. These woven fabrics are also used in leather bags.

Mayan Baby Sling - Simbólica Fair Trade
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Maya Baby Sling

Traditionally the babyling is tied, without rings, around the bottom costal arch. Afterwards the knot will be shifted to the back or beneath the shoulder.