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Vintage Hand Embroidered Guatemalan Bird Textile | Santiago Atitlán Folk Art

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This vibrant, hand embroidered piece is a stunning example of Guatemalan folk art from Santiago Atitlán, a village on Lake Atitlán known for its “bird tree” textiles. Details: • Size: Approx. 22” L x 15” W Perfect as a large placemat, wall hanging, can be used to make a decorative pillow, or centerpiece for your coffee table. • Material: Handwoven cotton cloth with intricate hand embroidery • Design: Features 25+ colorful tropical birds perched among lush green branches. Each bird is uniquely stitched with vibrant threads, blues, reds, yellows, greens, and more • Condition: Excellent vintage condition. No stains or tears. Raw edges are unfinished, as originally made by the artisan • Origin: Handmade in Santiago Atitlán, Sololá, Guatemala by Tz’utujil Maya artisans. This is not a mass produced item. The dense stitching and detailed shading make each bird come alive. The piece took many hours to complete and would make a beautiful boho, eclectic, or global décor accent. Perfect for collectors of Latin American textiles, bird lovers, or anyone wanting to add a pop of color and culture to their home. Note: Colors may vary slightly due to lighting and screen settings. This is an artisan textile and minor variations are part of its handmade charm.
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rogershane
rogershane I purchased a piece very similar to this in 1997 when in Guatemala. It was lost in a move. Am looking for a replacement, but the one I had was on traditional Santiago Atilan fabric (squares made from red stripes). In each box was a different object, food item, flower, bird or bug. Would you happen to have a wall hanging like that or could look for one for me please? Thanks
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utymedina
utymedina @rogershane hello, I have several huipiles from Santiago Atitlan, I have my own website with all the merchandise that I have available, I don’t know if it is against the rules on this site if I give you my website information
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utymedina
utymedina I’ll post one here so you can see it
Jul 21Reply

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