Trama Textiles | Women's Weaving Cooperative
Threads of Healing: Art-Based Strategies for Transitional Justice in Post-Conflict Guatemala An Idealistic Discourse in a Harrowing Reality. In the wake of protracted conflicts, transitional justice mechanisms stand as crucial instruments to foster reconciliation and …
Women's Weaving Cooperative - Our Story | TRAMA TEXTILES
Trama Textiles is a cooperative of female Maya backstrap loom weavers across Guatemala. Our cooperative was formed in 1988 after some of the most devastating years of the Guatemalan civil war. During this period, many Maya men were lost: grandfathers, fathers, brothers, and sons.
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We work directly with 100 women from 17 weaving co-operations across 6 regions in the western highlands of Guatemala; Sololá, Huehuetenango, Sacatepéquez, Quetzaltenango, Chimaltenango and Quiché. Their locations can be seen on the map below in red, with our coorperation headquaters in Xela marked in blue.
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Drop by anytime to check out our textiles and do spontaneous weaving classes! We are open Monday to Friday, from 9am–6pm. You can find us at 10-56, 3a Calle, Zona 1, Quetzaltenango, Guatemala. Store Phone Number: (+502) 7761 3914. General Inquiries: coordinator@tramatextiles.org. Get in touch.
Addressing the Mental Health Crisis in Guatemala - Trama Textiles
Jun 25, 2022 · A quick look into the current mental health crisis in Guatemala, including potential causes and upcoming solutions to the difficulties that the people of Guatemala face.
Women's Weaving Cooperative - Homestay | TRAMA TEXTILES
Trama Textiles offers unique homestays where travelers can share the daily lives of our weavers and their families in the Guatemalan Highlands.
Unravelling the Traditions of Guatemalan Clothing – Trama Textiles ...
Jul 13, 2020 · Guatemala is internationally recognised for the unique style of traditionally crafted fabrics, such as those lovingly produced at Trama Textiles. Despite the influences of globalisation, the indigenous people of Guatemala continue to proudly uphold their tradition for producing and wearing beautiful, colourful and intricately embellished costumes.
Violence in Guatemala – Trama Textiles | Women's Weaving …
Mar 4, 2019 · Guatemala is in the top 3 countries for homicides and violence against minors, and women. According to INACIF data, 942 minors under 19 years old were murdered in 2017. To this, we add 4,557 reported cases of sexual violence against …
Textile Stories: The Guatemalan Huipil | TRAMA TEXTILES – Trama ...
Aug 29, 2022 · In Guatemala, the huipil, the top or torso portion of the traje (traditional Indigenous womens’ dress), is worn by Indigenous populations as a form of expression of their ethnic identity. The word itself, huipil, is derived from a Nahuatl word huipilli, meaning “my covering”.