Handwoven Chiapas Crossbody Bag | Tzotzil Backstrap Loom | Rooted in Mexico
Handwoven Chiapas Crossbody Bag | Tzotzil Backstrap Loom | Rooted in Mexico

Chiapas Loom-Woven Crossbody Bag (Black)

£30.00

Chiapas Loom-Woven Crossbody Bag Black - Chiapas, Mexico

Handwoven by Flor and her family in San Andrés Larráinzar, in the Tzotzil region of Chiapas, this crossbody bag is woven from sturdy cotton threads on a traditional telar de cintura backstrap loom — a technique passed down to Flor by her grandmother and mother.

Each piece can take days or even weeks to complete depending on its size, moving through six careful stages from preparing the warp to weaving the panels, stitching the body and adding the final details — all guided by patience, skill and deep cultural knowledge.

Each purse by Flor and her family is a small part of that story.

Chiapas Loom-Woven Crossbody Bag Black - Chiapas, Mexico

Handwoven by Flor and her family in San Andrés Larráinzar, in the Tzotzil region of Chiapas, this crossbody bag is woven from sturdy cotton threads on a traditional telar de cintura backstrap loom — a technique passed down to Flor by her grandmother and mother.

Each piece can take days or even weeks to complete depending on its size, moving through six careful stages from preparing the warp to weaving the panels, stitching the body and adding the final details — all guided by patience, skill and deep cultural knowledge.

Each purse by Flor and her family is a small part of that story.

    • Hand wash only in cold water, if needed

    • Colours may transfer, so wash separately from other items

    • Avoid wringing or scrubbing, let it air dry naturally

    • Handmade woven pieces need a little extra care

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