Guatemalan Handmade Organic Yarns

Guatemalan Handmade Organic Yarns

Natural Yarns sell for $90 per ball of 214 yards.

We provide Custom Yarns direct from the Artisan Weavers of Guatemala.

To order or inquire please contact us by e-mail.

ethicalfashionguatemala@gmail.com

In the dying process or Guatemalan Handmade Organic Yarns the herbs, plants and other natural materials used to create the spectacular colors are grown in Guatemala.

When the desired shade of color is achieved the dye is removed from the heat source and the liquid is strained to remove the plant product.

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Once strained, the colored liquid is returned to the heat source to boil.  White pure cotton thread is then added and boiled for 10 to 20 minutes or until the thread has obtained the desired color.

The thread is then removed and placed in a color fixative solution, made with banana leaves, where the color is set.  The thread is then hung to dry in the sun.

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Lema’ Weaving Association

Telephones: 502-4467-9981

Guatemalan Organic Yarns

Guatemalan Handmade Organic Yarns

Guatemalan Organic Yarns are produced using dyeing techniques the Lema’ Weaving Association uses in San Juan La Laguna. Dyes or colorants are derived from locally found plants, trees, and insects in the Lake Atitlan area.

The roots, bark, leaves, berries, wood, and insects each produce a different color and hue.  A few of the plants that are used are coconut shell, pericón, pepper, purple basil, hibiscus flowers, and achiote, among many others.

Guatemalan Organic Yarns Natural Yarns sell for $190 per ball of 214 yards.

Guatemalan Organic Yarns

Natural Yarns sell for $90 per ball of 214 yards.

We provide Custom Yarns direct from the Artisan Weavers of Guatemala.

To order or inquire please contact us by e-mail.

ethicalfashionguatemala@gmail.com

The traditional dyeing techniques that the Lema’ Weaving Association uses in San Juan La Laguna is using dyes or colorants derived from locally found plants, trees, and insects in the Lake Atitlan area. The roots, bark, leaves, berries, wood, and insects each produce a different color and hue. A few of the plants that are used are coconut shell, pericón, pepper, purple basil, hibiscus flowers, and achiote, among many others.