Ikat is a near universal weaving style common to many world cultures. Likely, it is one of the oldest forms of textile decoration. Jaspe, as it is known to Mayan weavers in Guatemala, is a beautiful technique that gives color, pattern and contrast to our hand-woven scarf.
Since 2000, La Casa Cotzal has designed a range of Guatemalan handcrafted produced by artisan communities throughout the country. Mayan women traditionally have been backstrap loom weavers, but increasingly they are learning to use pedal looms as well. In traditional Guatemalan weaving, the two main specialized techniques are ikat and supplementary weft brocade. Artisans at La Casa are versed in both weaving techniques as well as in intricate bead work. The work provided by La Casa is vital to the women's families and communities.
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For 35 years, TraderBrock has brought handmade artisan work from Panama, Haiti, and across Central America to collectors around the world. Every piece we carry begins in the hands of an artisan we know personally. Molas stitched in Guna homes, tagua carved by Wounaan hands, masks woven in the Darién. Our inventory runs over 14,000 pieces, curated from direct relationships that go back decades.
