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Panitos Fabric By The Yard

$245.00

Handwoven by Alirio and his family on a traditional floor loom, this fabric draws from one of Guatemala's most beloved domestic textiles, the panito, a cloth woven for generations to grace the tables of Guatemalan homes as placemats. Familiar in nearly every household, this fabric is traditionally rendered in vivid colors and bold stripes, a celebration of the country's exuberant chromatic sensibility. Here, we have stripped it back to its essence, allowing the extraordinary structure of the weave itself to take center stage.

In a quiet, unassuming cream, the complexity of the textile reveals itself fully, soft undulating curves emerge from the interlacing of threads, creating a subtle dimensionality that catches light and invites touch. This is the beauty that color often obscures: the rhythm of the loom, the patience of the weaver's hands, the architecture of cloth.

Versatile by nature, Panitos layers beautifully with any of our other textiles, offering a grounding texture that complements bold pattern and quiet simplicity alike.

PRODUCTION TIME: 3 Hours Per Yard

See available samples here: SAMPLES

Handwoven by Alirio and his family on a traditional floor loom, this fabric draws from one of Guatemala's most beloved domestic textiles, the panito, a cloth woven for generations to grace the tables of Guatemalan homes as placemats. Familiar in nearly every household, this fabric is traditionally rendered in vivid colors and bold stripes, a celebration of the country's exuberant chromatic sensibility. Here, we have stripped it back to its essence, allowing the extraordinary structure of the weave itself to take center stage.

In a quiet, unassuming cream, the complexity of the textile reveals itself fully, soft undulating curves emerge from the interlacing of threads, creating a subtle dimensionality that catches light and invites touch. This is the beauty that color often obscures: the rhythm of the loom, the patience of the weaver's hands, the architecture of cloth.

Versatile by nature, Panitos layers beautifully with any of our other textiles, offering a grounding texture that complements bold pattern and quiet simplicity alike.

PRODUCTION TIME: 3 Hours Per Yard

See available samples here: SAMPLES

 

  • MATERIALS: 100% Cotton 

    WIDTH: 35” 

    REPEAT: 0.75”H | 0.5” 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 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

Alirio García

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