{"product_id":"guatemalan-pillow-fmulti-color-stripe","title":"Multi-Stripe Guatemalan Textile Pillow","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeaturing a hand-woven Guatemalan textile, this pillow is a unique accent piece for your home. Rich in color and beautiful in texture, this Guatemalan Textile Pillow makes a versatile addition to any decor. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBased on ancient Mayan spinning and dyeing techniques, Guatemalan textiles are an enduring link to a rich cultural past. Weavers today \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan\u003e(mostly women)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e still derive colors for their threads from vegetables and minerals, and continue to use the original Mayan loom, also known as a backstrap loom, that \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003econsists of rods, rope, and a strap that is worn around the weaver’s waist!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e With skill and creativity, these Mayan weavers preserve their traditional craft techniques while creating an income for their families.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFollowing the Civil War in Guatemala (from 1960-1996), many women were widowed and left without an income. Weaving at home has allowed them to support their children through their craft and at the same time develop self-confidence and organizational skills. They have passed these skills on to their daughters and granddaughters and created a successful and self-sustaining enterprise- all while preserving their cultural heritage!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt Larkin Lane, Lark hand selects authentic textiles and collaborates with Guatemalan artisans on the design of each product. Your purchase supports these craftsmen and women. Thank you for the role you play in keeping global textile traditions alive!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePRODUCT DETAILS\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaterials: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Hand-woven  and hand-dyed\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMade in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGuatemala\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eColors: Multi\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFeatures\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e• Down insert included\u003cbr\u003e• Hidden zipper\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDimensions: \u003c\/b\u003e12\" x 20\"\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003ePerspective of Size:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Perfect accent to couch, armchair, or bedding. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Larkin Lane Designs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":34602620977305,"sku":"PIL-GUAT-MULTISTR","price":95.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1151\/6982\/products\/Guate_pillow_multi_stripe_clip.jpg?v=1591664400","url":"https:\/\/www.larkinlane.com\/products\/guatemalan-pillow-fmulti-color-stripe","provider":"Larkin Lane","version":"1.0","type":"link"}