Black, white and red Macana Guacamayas fabrics cut on a foot

fabrics cut on a foot loom and patches woven on traditional backstrap looms from communities in Chichicastenango

Crafted with care and expertise

The lamp that represents the work of the fisherman

The creation process for a stunning Wayúu backpack takes about 20 days

Black, white and red Macana Guacamayas fabrics cut on a footThe creators of cotton, wool or silk shawls are woven by artisans who are known as macaneros. They make batons with the Ikat technique using 100% cotton thread. Glimpsing due to its different bright colors and becoming more attractive due to the beautiful ornamentation of the knotting of its extensive fringes, which can form different designs or drawings of birds, shields, flowers, and even legends.