Lava Lumbar Pillow
This one-of-a-kind pillow showcases traditional motifs from the community of Quiejel in Chichicastenango, where weaving is both an art and a language. Crafted from three intricately woven panels, each created over many hours on the backstrap loom, the design showcases the feathered serpent, a revered deity symbolizing transformation, renewal, and the cyclical nature of time. Along each side, a vertical line nods to the randa stitch, a hand-embroidered technique traditionally used to join two textiles together. The huipiles from this region are among the thickest in Guatemala, a response to the area's cooler mountain climate. While our team curated the color palette, it’s the weavers’ mastery in composing and balancing these hues that brings the piece to life with such beauty and intention.
PRODUCTION TIME: 57 Hours
This one-of-a-kind pillow showcases traditional motifs from the community of Quiejel in Chichicastenango, where weaving is both an art and a language. Crafted from three intricately woven panels, each created over many hours on the backstrap loom, the design showcases the feathered serpent, a revered deity symbolizing transformation, renewal, and the cyclical nature of time. Along each side, a vertical line nods to the randa stitch, a hand-embroidered technique traditionally used to join two textiles together. The huipiles from this region are among the thickest in Guatemala, a response to the area's cooler mountain climate. While our team curated the color palette, it’s the weavers’ mastery in composing and balancing these hues that brings the piece to life with such beauty and intention.
PRODUCTION TIME: 57 Hours
This one-of-a-kind pillow showcases traditional motifs from the community of Quiejel in Chichicastenango, where weaving is both an art and a language. Crafted from three intricately woven panels, each created over many hours on the backstrap loom, the design showcases the feathered serpent, a revered deity symbolizing transformation, renewal, and the cyclical nature of time. Along each side, a vertical line nods to the randa stitch, a hand-embroidered technique traditionally used to join two textiles together. The huipiles from this region are among the thickest in Guatemala, a response to the area's cooler mountain climate. While our team curated the color palette, it’s the weavers’ mastery in composing and balancing these hues that brings the piece to life with such beauty and intention.
PRODUCTION TIME: 57 Hours
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MATERIALS: 100% Cotton
ORIGIN: GuatemalaDIMENSIONS: 12”H x 23”W
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Spot clean or gently hand wash in cold water. Use a mild detergent and wash each product separately. Hang or lay flat to dry. Do not dry clean.
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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 12 weeks.
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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.