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Marimba Fabric By The Yard

$245.00

Handwoven by Alirio and his team on a footloom, Marimba takes its name from Guatemala's national instrument, the marimba, a symbol of cultural identity so deeply woven into the country's soul that its music is recognized by UNESCO as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.

Like the marimba itself, this fabric is built on rhythm. Its pattern, a cascading arrangement of lines and rectangles that shift and dance across different planes, mirrors the layered complexity of the instrument's resonant notes. To watch Alirio weave it is to witness something similar to a performance, each pass of the shuttle deliberate, each line building on the last into something greater than the sum of its parts.

The technique behind Marimba is as intricate as the story it carries. Alirio's mastery of the footloom allows him to create a textile of extraordinary depth and movement, one that carries the same dynamic energy as the music that inspired it.

This is a fabric designed to be loved for a lifetime, and passed on.

PRODUCTION TIME: 3 Hours Per Yard

See available samples here: SAMPLES

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Handwoven by Alirio and his team on a footloom, Marimba takes its name from Guatemala's national instrument, the marimba, a symbol of cultural identity so deeply woven into the country's soul that its music is recognized by UNESCO as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.

Like the marimba itself, this fabric is built on rhythm. Its pattern, a cascading arrangement of lines and rectangles that shift and dance across different planes, mirrors the layered complexity of the instrument's resonant notes. To watch Alirio weave it is to witness something similar to a performance, each pass of the shuttle deliberate, each line building on the last into something greater than the sum of its parts.

The technique behind Marimba is as intricate as the story it carries. Alirio's mastery of the footloom allows him to create a textile of extraordinary depth and movement, one that carries the same dynamic energy as the music that inspired it.

This is a fabric designed to be loved for a lifetime, and passed on.

PRODUCTION TIME: 3 Hours Per Yard

See available samples here: SAMPLES

 

  • MATERIALS: 100% Cotton 

    WIDTH: 35” 

    REPEAT: 2”H | 9” 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.

  • 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.

    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 14-16 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

Alirio García

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