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Cruceta Fabric By the Yard-Crudo915-CR.jpg

Cruceta Fabric By The Yard

$245.00

Handwoven by Gudi on a traditional footloom, Cruceta draws its inspiration from one of Guatemala's most intimate weaving traditions, the delicate lacework seen on backstrap woven scarves and blouses, worked by hand across generations of artisans.

The technique at its heart is as precise as it is poetic. As Gudi weaves, he pauses to twist two warp threads around one another by hand, then passes a weft thread through the crossing to hold it in place. This small, deliberate act, repeated across the width and length of the cloth, creates a series of delicate open crosses, each one formed by hand, each one a quiet testament to patience and skill. It is the kind of detail that could easily go unnoticed, and yet it is everything.

The result is a fabric of extraordinary delicacy, where light passes freely through each cross section, making Cruceta a natural choice for window treatments, where it can do what it was born to do: let the light in, beautifully filtered through the rhythm of the weaver's hands.

PRODUCTION TIME: 6 Hours Per Yard

See available samples here: SAMPLES

Handwoven by Gudi on a traditional footloom, Cruceta draws its inspiration from one of Guatemala's most intimate weaving traditions, the delicate lacework seen on backstrap woven scarves and blouses, worked by hand across generations of artisans.

The technique at its heart is as precise as it is poetic. As Gudi weaves, he pauses to twist two warp threads around one another by hand, then passes a weft thread through the crossing to hold it in place. This small, deliberate act, repeated across the width and length of the cloth, creates a series of delicate open crosses, each one formed by hand, each one a quiet testament to patience and skill. It is the kind of detail that could easily go unnoticed, and yet it is everything.

The result is a fabric of extraordinary delicacy, where light passes freely through each cross section, making Cruceta a natural choice for window treatments, where it can do what it was born to do: let the light in, beautifully filtered through the rhythm of the weaver's hands.

PRODUCTION TIME: 6 Hours Per Yard

See available samples here: SAMPLES

 

  • MATERIALS: 100% Cotton 

    WIDTH: 35” 

    REPEAT: 3” V

    MINIMUM: 1 yard

    RESERVES & CFA: CFAs are available on orders over 5 yards. Please email sales@rbcurated.com if the CFA shipping address is different than the fabric shipping address.

  • Given the exceptional delicacy of this weave, professional cleaning is strongly recommended. Please do not hand wash or spot clean. Feel free to reach out to us at sales@rbcurated.com with any questions.

    For more information on the inherent attributes of handwoven fabrics, and how to care for your textiles, please visit our FAQ page.

  • There is limited stock available of this item.  If you require a quantity that is greater than what we have in stock, please email us at sales@rbcurated.com and we will work with you to produce additional product. Production lead-time is 8 weeks. 

    See available samples here: SAMPLES

    For more information about our shipping policies, please visit our Terms & Conditions page.


  • Thank you for your purchase. Each piece is handcrafted by master artisans and inspected before shipping. Minor imperfections and color variations are natural and add to the character and beauty of our artisanal goods.

    As all items are made to order, we do not accept returns. For bedding or fabric by the yard, we recommend ordering a memo sample or CFA before purchase. If your item arrives damaged, please send us photos at sales@rbcureted.com and we will review the issue.

    For more information about our return policies, please visit our Terms & Conditions page.

Artisan

Gudi Perez

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