Maya Backstrap Loom Kit

Learn Traditional Weaving at Home

This original Backstrap Loom Kit connects you to centuries-old Indigenous weaving traditions from Guatemala.
Each loom is handcrafted by women artisans and includes pre-threaded warp, natural cotton yarn, and expert video tutorials.
Designed for beginners and slow fashion lovers alike, it’s your first step into mindful, hands-on textile creation.
You'll learn directly from the source—with one-on-one support from skilled weavers and easy-to-follow guides.
Display your woven piece as a wall hanging, table runner, or even wearable art.
Every detail—from the yarn to the knot—tells a story of heritage, community, and resilience.
Your purchase supports fair wages, women's empowerment, and cultural preservation.

The kit includes:

Pre-prepared warp
Beater 
Rope to fix the loom
Yarn (both warp and weft)
Introduction Videos: "Weaving Processes & Loom Set-up"
Tutorial Videos: "The weaving process"
One-to-one support from our weaving tutors:  You can contact us directly for personal support with your weaving project.
Choose from the range of warps we have readily available, or contact us directly if you have specific colors or a different size that you would like to work with (subject to availability). 

Each loom has been prepared and set up by our professional weaving tutors. Along with this, our looms are made using the highest quality, 100% cotton, Rio Blanco yarns, which we use for our own products here at Trama Textiles. Some looms include jaspe yarn, a specialty dye technique found in Guatemala.

💜 We ship worldwide! 

♡ Looking for something special? We offer color and size customizations—just contact us!♡ Each loom is handmade and may show slight variations—proof of its authenticity and artisanal beauty.

♡ Questions?

Write to coordinator@tramatextiles.org