This handmade creation is offered in partnership with NOVICA, in association with National Geographic. Cotton's three natural hues are woven into an elegant combination of placemats and napkins. Working on a back strap loom, the women from Pro-Teje Committee create patterns that exude Maya artistry on the four placemats, while the napkins are solid color. Product Features:Color: White, brown, green Pattern: Maya iconographySet includes: Four placemats, four napkinsMaterials: 100-percent cottonPlacemat dimensions: 20 inches long x 13 inches wideNapkin dimensions: 12 inches long x 12 inches wideCare instructions: Hand wash in cold water Story Behind the Art: The Pro-Teje Committee came about in 1994. The name in Spanish plays on the homonym 'protege,' meaning 'it protects.' It focuses on rescuing textiles created on the back strap loom, with which the weaver maintains the tension of the warp with a belt worn around her waist, leaning backward and forward to tighten or loosen the tension. Maya women weavers who have handed down their textile art from generation to generation for thousands of years. What is Worldstock? The handcrafted touch of artisan skill creates variations in color, size and design. If buying two of the same item, slight differences should be expected. Note: Color discrepancies may occur between this product and your computer screen. Imported Please allow 10 business days for the product to leave our warehouse and to receive tracking information. You should expect to receive this item within 15 business days.

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