Backstrap Loom Wooden Stick Set

🧵 Handcrafted Weaving Stick Set – Traditional Backstrap Loom Tools from Guatemala

Perfect for beginner and experienced weavers alike, this set of handcrafted wooden sticks is an essential component of traditional backstrap loom weaving. Made from durable, smooth-finished wood, each piece is designed to support the weaving process while honoring centuries-old techniques still practiced by Indigenous artisans in Guatemala.

✨ How to Use It
Ideal for creating scarves, table runners, belts, and other medium-width woven pieces. Compatible with traditional backstrap looms, this set makes weaving accessible and enjoyable while connecting you to ancestral craft.

🧵 Material
Sustainably sourced, hand-carved hardwood

⚒️ How it was made
Each piece is hand-carved with precision, ensuring smooth surfaces for efficient weaving. Crafted using traditional methods, these tools reflect the heritage and expertise of Guatemalan artisans.

📏 Measurements

• Stick length: 60 cm

• Set includes: multiple weaving sticks for warp and weft separation + one hand-carved shuttle

🌎 Origin
Handmade in Guatemala by Indigenous artisans of TRAMA Textiles.

💜 Why You’ll Love It
✔ Supports traditional backstrap loom weaving
✔ Durable, smooth-finished hardwood for long-lasting use
✔ Connects you to centuries-old Mayan weaving traditions
✔ Ethically made — supports Indigenous artisans and sustainable practices

❤️ Handmade Disclaimer
Each set is 100% handmade. Slight variations in size, finish, and wood grain make every set unique.

🧵 Quote from the Weaver
“These tools carry the knowledge of generations; every stick helps keep our weaving alive.” – TRAMA weaver

✨ Your Impact
By choosing this weaving set, you are:

• Supporting Indigenous women artisans

• Preserving Mayan weaving techniques

• Promoting sustainable, fair-trade craft

📧 Questions or custom orders? Contact us: coordinator@tramatextiles.org