Color Palette

Inspired by Guatemala

Orient yourself...

Lake Atitlan

color combinations

artisan from Chajul, pom-pom expert

Rosa from Xajacajac, crochet expert

Inspired by Peru

Machu Picchu, Peru

Peruvians have a deep connection to the land, which has long

influenced the way they perceive the world and their traditions.

Llamas and alpaca in the altiplano,

source of natural fiber

dyeing thread with natural dyes

backstrap loom weaving

Juanita weaving on a footloom

Crochet technique

Colors we love

no fear of color!

Textures, patterns, materials...

creating a green story

geometric pattern

texture

raw materials

layering reds and pinks

Fabric inspiration

color and texture

patterns

Ephemeral Art

art is everywhere

creating a floral arrangement

nature as art

Sewing aprons

fair trade cooperative in Sololá

Working with expert sewers to produce aprons

Recycled Huipil Bird Ornaments

in the studio in Chichicastenango

measure twice, cut once!

owl prototypes

design modifications - creating birds of many feathers flocked together

Chichicastenango

Searching for new materials and techniques in the Central Market...

inspiration in the streets

"Canche," wood carver extraordinaire

The art of pom-poms

designs and materials

cotton thread and beads in many colors of the rainbow

working with artisans to combine techniques

festive colors

Cristobal shows us the first pom-pom ornaments

alternative techniques - elaborate and intricate beadwork on ornaments inspire new designs

more to come

Natural Dyes

searching for alternatives at Lema Association

the art of extracting dyes out of organic matter

hand-spinning fiber

Crochet Artisans

arriving from a mountain town called Santa María Visitación

work in progress

Lucia, the association's leader, exploring new techniques

creating new "florcitas" to use as decorative elements

mini crochet stockings