Mariposa Throw Pillow
This pillow is thoughtfully constructed from three individually woven panels, joined together in the same tradition as the huipil—the handwoven blouse worn by Indigenous Maya women in Guatemala. Like the huipil, each panel is created on a backstrap loom, a technique deeply rooted in ancestral knowledge and cultural identity.
Woven in the highland community of Nahualá, this piece showcases the region’s renowned brocade technique. Every motif is formed line by line, with each color meticulously hand-placed—a process that demands remarkable skill, memorization, and mathematical precision. The recurring zigzag symbolizes the serpent, revered in Maya culture as the god of wisdom, the earth, and abundance. At the top and bottom of the center panel, we see the suggestion of a mariposa—butterfly—often seen as a spirit of the forest and a messenger of the soul in Maya belief.
With a harmonious blend of our signature color palette, this pillow pairs beautifully with other pieces in our collection, while standing on its own as a story-rich work of art.
PRODUCTION TIME: 32 Hours
This pillow is thoughtfully constructed from three individually woven panels, joined together in the same tradition as the huipil—the handwoven blouse worn by Indigenous Maya women in Guatemala. Like the huipil, each panel is created on a backstrap loom, a technique deeply rooted in ancestral knowledge and cultural identity.
Woven in the highland community of Nahualá, this piece showcases the region’s renowned brocade technique. Every motif is formed line by line, with each color meticulously hand-placed—a process that demands remarkable skill, memorization, and mathematical precision. The recurring zigzag symbolizes the serpent, revered in Maya culture as the god of wisdom, the earth, and abundance. At the top and bottom of the center panel, we see the suggestion of a mariposa—butterfly—often seen as a spirit of the forest and a messenger of the soul in Maya belief.
With a harmonious blend of our signature color palette, this pillow pairs beautifully with other pieces in our collection, while standing on its own as a story-rich work of art.
PRODUCTION TIME: 32 Hours
This pillow is thoughtfully constructed from three individually woven panels, joined together in the same tradition as the huipil—the handwoven blouse worn by Indigenous Maya women in Guatemala. Like the huipil, each panel is created on a backstrap loom, a technique deeply rooted in ancestral knowledge and cultural identity.
Woven in the highland community of Nahualá, this piece showcases the region’s renowned brocade technique. Every motif is formed line by line, with each color meticulously hand-placed—a process that demands remarkable skill, memorization, and mathematical precision. The recurring zigzag symbolizes the serpent, revered in Maya culture as the god of wisdom, the earth, and abundance. At the top and bottom of the center panel, we see the suggestion of a mariposa—butterfly—often seen as a spirit of the forest and a messenger of the soul in Maya belief.
With a harmonious blend of our signature color palette, this pillow pairs beautifully with other pieces in our collection, while standing on its own as a story-rich work of art.
PRODUCTION TIME: 32 Hours
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MATERIALS: 100% Cotton
ORIGIN: GuatemalaDIMENSIONS: 18” Square
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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 8 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.
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