Alirio Garcia, a second-generation weaver, leads his family’s workshop with a deep commitment to craftsmanship and community. Taught by his father, he has honed his expertise while ensuring fair wages and dignified work for local artisans. Passionate about innovation, he embraces a wide range of techniques, from dyeing and ikat to advanced footloom weaving. His specialty lies in the falseria technique, a method developed to replicate the intricate backstrap-woven patterns traditional to Guatemala.