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Our Weavers and Their Communities

Our weavers are the heart of Trama Textiles.Trama is more than a cooperative—it's a community led by Maya women, for Maya women. Today, we’re proud to count over 150 indigenous...

Our Weavers and Their Communities

Our weavers are the heart of Trama Textiles.Trama is more than a cooperative—it's a community led by Maya women, for Maya women. Today, we’re proud to count over 150 indigenous...

Maya Dyeing Techniques

  At Trama Textiles, each thread we weave is more than just material—it is heritage, identity, and resistance. Our textiles carry ancient knowledge rooted in Maya natural dyeing and Jaspe (Ikat)...

Maya Dyeing Techniques

  At Trama Textiles, each thread we weave is more than just material—it is heritage, identity, and resistance. Our textiles carry ancient knowledge rooted in Maya natural dyeing and Jaspe (Ikat)...

Maya Symbols and Patterns

  “Long ago, the people of the rainy, mountainous region of Verapaz were trembling from the cold because they did not have clothes. From the heavens, the goddess Itzam saw...

Maya Symbols and Patterns

  “Long ago, the people of the rainy, mountainous region of Verapaz were trembling from the cold because they did not have clothes. From the heavens, the goddess Itzam saw...

The Weaving Process

The Weaving Process

  At Trama Textiles, we take pride in preserving the ancestral art of Maya weaving. Our process begins with the careful selection of 100% cotton thread, followed by hand-spinning, dyeing,...

The Weaving Process

  At Trama Textiles, we take pride in preserving the ancestral art of Maya weaving. Our process begins with the careful selection of 100% cotton thread, followed by hand-spinning, dyeing,...

Maya Weaving Heritage

It is believed that the Maya began the art of weaving over 2,000 years ago. Although the Maya may be more well known for their advances in areas such as astrology...

Maya Weaving Heritage

It is believed that the Maya began the art of weaving over 2,000 years ago. Although the Maya may be more well known for their advances in areas such as astrology...

The Art of Backstrap Weaving: A Tradition Passed Through Generations

The Art of Backstrap Weaving: A Tradition Passe...

Backstrap weaving is one of the oldest textile-making traditions in the world, deeply rooted in Maya culture and history. This intricate craft, passed down through generations of Maya women, is...

The Art of Backstrap Weaving: A Tradition Passe...

Backstrap weaving is one of the oldest textile-making traditions in the world, deeply rooted in Maya culture and history. This intricate craft, passed down through generations of Maya women, is...