Add texture, pattern, and interest to your outfit with this versatile layering piece - the Atitlan duster vest from Guatemala.
Pairs fantastically with a classic cigarette pant and neutral top for a stunning look that transitions from day to night. Or pair it with your favorite jeans! Made from the most exquisitely detailed Guatemalan fabric, the shades of celadon and mint green are interwoven with a gold thread in a process that is largely dying out among younger weavers. We are determined to keep this textile tradition alive!
Based on ancient Mayan spinning and dyeing techniques, Guatemalan textiles are an enduring link to a rich cultural past. Weavers today (mostly women) still derive colors for their threads from vegetable and minerals. They continue to use the original Mayan loom, also known as a backstrap loom that is worn around the weaver’s waist. With skill and creativity, these Mayan weavers preserve their traditional craft techniques while creating an income for their families.
PRODUCT DETAILS
Made in Guatemala
Materials Handwoven cotton and metallic thread
Features Fully Lined Side Pockets Side slits for ease of movement Solid celadon green fabric on back
Guatemalan weavers are mainly women, who derive natural dyes for their threads from vegetables and minerals. They still use the Mayan back-strap loom along with traditional spinning and embroidery techniques.
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You may return or exchange your items within 14 days of your purchase. We offer free returns on apparel.
To be eligible for a return, your item must be unused and in the same condition that you received it. It must also be in the original packaging.
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At Larkin Lane, we work in fair trade partnership with artisans who are masters of their craft. We believe there is a story woven into each and every textile tradition. Our mission is to share those stories, to preserve heritage craftsmanship, and to promote the dignified employment of artisans around the world.
