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Up for sale is a stunning, authentically vintage Maya handwoven table runner (or narrow dresser scarf) originating from the highlands of Chichicastenango, Guatemala. This vibrant textile is beautifully crafted on a traditional backstrap loom using bright red cotton threads and accented with intricate, geometric animal pairs including sacred quetzal birds, squirrels, and hummingbirds.
Handmade Craftsmanship Notice
*Brocade Technique: This item is uniquely hand-loomed. The design is not double-sided.
*Authentic Reverse Side: The backside features loose, floating thread ends and structural layering. This is a signature characteristic of genuine, handmade supplementary-weft brocade work—proving it was created by an artisan's hand and is not a machine-printed replica.
Product Details
*Dimensions: Approximately 65 inches long by 9 inches wide (including fringed ends).
*Material: 100% Hand-loomed Mercerized Cotton.
*Colors: Dominant vibrant ruby red base with multi-colored border stripes (yellow, blue, purple, green) and embroidered figures.
*Origin: Highlands of Guatemala (Maya Folk Art).
*Era: Vintage (Circa late 1980s to 1990s).
Condition
*Excellent Vintage Condition: Pre-owned but exceptionally well-preserved.
*Details: Colors are highly vibrant with no noticeable fading or bleed. There are no stains, structural rips, or dry-rotting. The fringe is intact. As a handmade item, slight natural variations in the weaving tension are part of its unique charm.
Care Instructions
To preserve the vintage fibers and rich chemical dyes, we highly recommend spot cleaning or gentle hand-washing in cold water with mild detergent, then laying it flat to dry. Do not machine wash or tumble dry.
