Àguila Throw Pillow

$400.00

This pillow features the iconic two-headed eagle (águila), a motif widely used in the highland community of Nahualá, where it was woven. In Maya tradition, the two-headed eagle is a powerful symbol of wisdom, strength, and the ability to see both past and future—a guardian of perspective and vision. Interwoven between each row of eagles are blooming flowers, a nod to Guatemala’s vibrant, ever-present flora.

Woven on a backstrap loom using Nahualá’s intricate brocade technique, each design is built line by line, with every color hand-placed by memory. The complexity of this process requires not only exceptional artistry, but also remarkable mathematical skill and concentration. The result is a richly detailed textile, layered with meaning and masterful craftsmanship.

PRODUCTION TIME: 22 Hours

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This pillow features the iconic two-headed eagle (águila), a motif widely used in the highland community of Nahualá, where it was woven. In Maya tradition, the two-headed eagle is a powerful symbol of wisdom, strength, and the ability to see both past and future—a guardian of perspective and vision. Interwoven between each row of eagles are blooming flowers, a nod to Guatemala’s vibrant, ever-present flora.

Woven on a backstrap loom using Nahualá’s intricate brocade technique, each design is built line by line, with every color hand-placed by memory. The complexity of this process requires not only exceptional artistry, but also remarkable mathematical skill and concentration. The result is a richly detailed textile, layered with meaning and masterful craftsmanship.

PRODUCTION TIME: 22 Hours

 

Artisan

Nawal Ja’ Cooperative