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The Mayan Wisdom Project

Mayan Altar Weaving

Mayan Altar Weaving

$65.00 USD
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Authentic Mayan Weaving from Guatemala serves as the perfect base cloth for your altar.

Fabric: 100% cotton 

Sizing: 35 inches wide and 40 inches

Washing instructions: This cloth must be washed separately as its base is black, which may stain other clothing. To preserve the colors longer, dry-clean. Alternatively, hand wash with cold water and do not bleach. 

HANDMADE Mayan weaving art preserved through the years

This beautiful weaving was crafted by the skilled hands of Maya weavers Blanca and Gloria from San Antonio, a small town near Antigua. Because they are entirely handmade, each fabric and weaving takes about 3 weeks to complete and demands a significant amount of labor.

The ancient Maya were highly knowledgeable and gifted and understood the importance of art as a source of spirituality, self-expression, and healing. Their weaving and clothing were considered to be among the most beautiful art forms.

Preserve & Cherish this ancestral Art Form

The weaving and attire of the Maya contain the wisdom and stories of their towns and community. It is not simply clothing to cover themselves, but it carries a wealth of stories, and every stitch is handmade with intention. Unfortunately, this tradition is being lost due to racism, modernization, and a lack of economic security.

They start with raw cotton and remove the seeds before flattening it to make a thread. It takes around four days to manufacture half a pound of thread. Each thread is then colored using organic materials from nature. After that, they spend hours counting threads and sorting strings. Then, using a backstrap loom, they will spend months weaving a stunning piece.

LET'S SUPPORT MAYAN WEAVERS SO THEY DON'T Disappear

Those weavings are unique because they are completely handmade. Supporting the weavers of Guatemala is important because this art form is currently at risk of being lost, as people are less inclined to purchase them due to the prevalence of fast fashion and other cheaper options. Maya weavings hold a powerful message within them, making them a significant part of altar bases.

Customer Reviews

Overall rating: 4.9 / 5 from 9 reviews.

Customer photo review of Mayan Altar Weaving

The beauty and quality of the woven Altar cloth are incredible. It makes me extremely emotional to be the caregiver/owner of one of these sacred cloths, knowing that it was handmade and infused with prayer, sacred symbols, as well as esoteric and etheric wisdom passed down from the weaver's ancestors, and is woven into every strand of the cloth. I can feel the energy, effort, and love of the weaver. I Am deeply honored to be a part of the Mayan Wisdom community that is returning us to living in balance, which is a Sacred Honor and responsibility. Maltiox. Maltiox. Maltiox.

Lupita G. 5/5

Mayan Altar Weaving

STUNNING colors and beautiful quality. I love having this authentic piece on my altar.

Chandra A. 5/5 Verified

Mayan Altar Weaving

a beautifully crafted woven altar cloth. the colors are vibrant, the patterns exquisite--the love and care that was put into making it shines through.

Erika B. 5/5 Verified

Mayan Altar Weaving

I love the Mayan market they have a fantastic cacao ceremony that you cannot miss! Join the journey let's have some fun!

Amy Christine C. 5/5 Verified

Mayan Altar Weaving

Love the altar cloth! Well made and the colors are vibrant. Very happy!

Brett D. 5/5 Verified

Mayan Altar Weaving

It is perfect. However when it is listed for sale I would recommend stating the measurements and how it should be washed

Wendy J. 5/5 Verified

Mayan Altar Weaving