Lema Weaving Guatemala
Lema Weaving Guatemala is a Guatemala Organic Yarn producer. Lema Weaving Association is tucked on the southern shoreline of Lake Atitlan is the indigenous village of San Juan La Laguna.
Lema Weaving Association San Juan La Laguna is a cooperative that was started to improve economic conditions and the quality of life for women in the community of San Juan La Laguna, Lake Atitlan. It has played a vital role in enhancing the community and the economic well-being of the members.
Lema Weaving Association is tucked on the southern shoreline of Lake Atitlan is the indigenous village of San Juan La Laguna. Of the ten thousand residents in San Juan, 95 percent of the population is comprised of Tz’utujil, one of the 21 Maya ethnic groups that live in Guatemala.
The Tz’utujil are noted for their continuing adherence to traditional cultural and religious practices.
The Yarns produced by Lema are Organic, Naturally Dyed yarns. This is a Multi-Colored 1lb. ball of yarn or skein. Lema Weaving Cooperative | Guatemala Organic Yarns.
Using the backroom method of weaving the Lema Weaving Association San Juan La Laguna produces purses, bags, shawls, scarves, huipiles, serapes, tablecloths, placemats, napkins, cushions, bedspreads, hammocks, and many more items.
Rosa the founder
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. 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.
Lema’ Weaving Association
San Juan la Laguna, Sololá, Guatemala
Ethical Fashion Guatemala
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