Maya Backstrap Loom Kit

This Home Backstrap Weaving Kit brings the ancestral art of Maya weaving into your hands, wherever you are. Each kit is carefully prepared in Guatemala by Indigenous women artisans, providing you with all the tools, materials, and guidance you need to learn the backstrap loom technique — a weaving practice passed down for generations.

✨ How to Use It

Learn at your own pace with easy-to-follow video tutorials and one-on-one support from our professional weavers. Your finished textile can be proudly displayed as a wall hanging, used as a table runner, or transformed into a unique handmade creation.

🧵 Materials & Kit Includes

100% Rio Blanco cotton yarn (warp & weft)
Pre-prepared warp (hand-threaded by expert weavers)
Beater (to press your weave)
Rope (to fix the loom)
Instructional videos: “Weaving Processes & Loom Set-up”
Tutorial videos: “The Weaving Process”
Personalized guidance: One-on-one support with our weaving tutors

📏 Measurements

Textile size: 32 cm x 100 cm (12.6” x 39.4”)

🧼 Care Instructions

Once finished: Hand wash cold with mild detergent
Do not bleach
Lay flat to air dry

🌎 Origin

Hand-prepared by Maya women weavers in Guatemala with fair-trade practices.

💜 Why You’ll Love It

✔ Learn an authentic Maya weaving technique at home
✔ Enjoy step-by-step guidance — perfect for beginners or creatives
✔ Create a textile that is both unique and personal
✔ Support Indigenous women through fair wages & sustainable practices

❤️ Handmade Disclaimer

Every warp is hand-prepared by our weavers, meaning slight variations in color, size, and alignment are natural and make your loom one-of-a-kind — a true testament to its authenticity.