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Beautiful Ivory Handmade Zacualpa Bedspreads. Ivory with embroidered stripes. This is a traditional woven bedspread from Zacualpa, Guatemala. Its woven on a back-strap loom in panels and then joined with decorative embroidery. The artisans then add intricate embroidery work [in red, green, gold & blue] at the top and bottom of the bedspread. Cotton. Colors and designs are very consistent in this bedspread.

#055/ Sale! Queen Size [96 x 95 inch] Ivory Zacualpa Bedspread & Two Matching Pillow Cover Set. Was $195.50, now just $179.50. Add to Cart

#214/ King Size [108 x 95] Ivory Zacualpa Bedspread & Two Matching Pillow Cover Set. $199.50.
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Jeff & Donna Groves were kind enough to send us this picture of their Ivory Zacualpa Bedspread. Thanks guys. We hope you enjoy it for years to come.

New for 2013! From Guatemala! Back-Strap Woven Zacualpa Bedspreads & Pillow Cover Sets!

Handmade Red Zacualpa Bedspread & Two Matching Throw Pillow Cover Set. Beautiful Red with a woven decorative band at the top and bottom. Cotton.

#138/ Queen Size [95 x 96] Red Zacualpa Bedspread & Two Matching Pillow Cover Set. $195.50.
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#062/ King Size [108 x 95] Red Zacualpa Bedspread & Two Matching Pillow Cover Set. $199.50.
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Handmade Bright Blue Zacualpa Bedspread & Two Matching Throw Pillow Set. Fabulous Brilliant Blue with a woven band at the top and bottom. Cotton.

#282/ Queen-size Blue Zacualpa Bedspread & Two Matching Pillow Covers. $195.50.
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#284/ King-size Blue Zacualpa Bedspread & Two Matching Pillow Covers. $199.50.
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[Click here to read about how the Mayan Artisans make these fabulous bedspreads]

What our Customers Say: Dear Mr. Lam, The [Zacualpa] bedspreads and pillow shams are BEAUTIFUL! They arrived today – sooner than expected – and I can’t say enough good about them. The fabric is gorgeous and the needlework is very fine. They’re perfect! I love the attention to detail... Warmest Regards to you and your talented artisans. Jan Pippins, Denham Springs, LA

Handmade Violet Zacualpa Bedspread & Two Matching Throw Pillow Set. Fabulous Violet with a woven band at the top and bottom. Cotton.

#215/ Sale! Queen-size Violet Zacualpa Bedspread & Two Matching Pillow Covers. Was $195.50, now just $179.50.
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#209/ King size Violet Zacualpa Bedspread & Two Matching Pillow Covers. $199.50. [King size Back ordered until 1/20/13]

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New for 2013! Beautiful, Soft, Handmade Wool Blankets

Handmade Queen Size [86 x 100] or King-size [106 x 100] Guatemalan Wool Blanket. Soft & Warm. Colored with natural plant dyes. Beautiful Maya Designs!

#080/ Sale! Queen size Price: Was $235.00, now just $215.00.
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#168/ Sale! King-size Price: Was $245.00, now just $225.00.
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Making a Guatemalan Wool Blanket

These amazing wool blankets are made by Toledo Melesio Ajanel in Momomstenango. The wool blankets from this village have been declared a "National Cultural Heritage" of Guatemala.

Toledo does every part of the process including shearing the sheep. He washes the wool by hand, lets it dry in the sun, spins the wool and uses natural dyes to color the yarn. He uses patterns passed down through generations that incorporate Mayan designs. The looms too were passed down through his family.

Dying the yarn naturally is a lengthy process. He begins by soaking the yarn and natural dye in cold water for 8 days, followed by one day of heat, and then fixes the colors using ash. The color comes from the plant dye anil [indigo] from which they make two different hues of blue.

New Zacualpa Throw Pillow Covers!

New for 2013! Beautiful Handmade Zacualpa Throw Pillow Covers From Guatemala

#291/ Red Zacualpa 18 inch Throw Pillow Cover. Handmade. Cotton. Zipper Back. $42.50
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#288/ Ivory Zacualpa 18 inch Throw Pillow Cover. Handmade. Cotton. Zipper Back. $42.50.
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#296/ Bright Blue Zacualpa 18 inch Throw Pillow Cover. Handmade. Cotton. Zipper Back. $42.50

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#289/ Violet Zacualpa 18 inch Throw Pillow Cover. Handmade. Cotton. Zipper Back. $42.50
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Special! A Brown Guatemalan Embroidered Shoulder Bag [ 9 x 9.5 inches. 40 inch shoulder strap. Cotton. Zipper close] Free with Every Order of $100 or More until December 31st.

Also, A Free Handmade Card when you send your purchase as a gift to friends or family. See the "Ordering Info." Page for Details.
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