Handwoven Mayan Belt

✨ Handwoven Mayan Belt – Geometric Motifs with Metallic Threads

Elevate your outfit with this artisan belt, ethically handcrafted in Guatemala using ancestral backstrap loom techniques. Featuring vibrant geometric designs with shiny threads inspired by Mayan symbology, this statement piece blends cultural heritage with modern versatility.

✨ How to Wear It
Style it as a waist belt over dresses, skirts, or blouses. Perfect for everyday wear or as a bold accessory for special occasions, adding tradition and artisanal craftsmanship to your look.

🧵 Material
100% cotton handwoven textile.

⚒️ How it was made
Woven entirely by hand on the traditional backstrap loom — a method where the loom is tied around the weaver’s waist, making her body part of the weaving process. Each design carries centuries of tradition and cultural meaning.

📏 Measurements

• Width: 8 cm

• Length: 2 meters + 30 cm ties (adjustable fit)

🧼 Care Instructions
Hand wash in cold water with mild soap.
Do not bleach.
Air dry flat in the shade.

🌎 Origin
Handwoven in Guatemala by Mayan women artisans of TRAMA Textiles.

💜 Why You’ll Love It
✔ Authentic craftsmanship — woven entirely by hand on the backstrap loom
✔ Unique designs — one-of-a-kind Mayan motifs with metallic accents
✔ Versatile styling — perfect for dresses, tunics, or skirts
✔ Ethical & sustainable — supporting Indigenous women with fair wages

❤️ Handmade Disclaimer
Each belt is 100% handmade. Variations in color and pattern placement make every piece one-of-a-kind, celebrating the authenticity of Guatemalan slow fashion.

🧵 Quote from the Weaver
“When you wear our textiles, you carry our culture with you.” – TRAMA weaver

✨ Your Impact
By choosing this belt, you are:

• Supporting Indigenous women artisans

• Preserving Mayan weaving traditions

• Promoting sustainable, fair-trade fashion

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