Discover Guatemalan Handwoven Textiles
Meet the master weavers behind the craft, explore the techniques that have been passed down through generations, and learn what it really means to develop a custom product in partnership with artisans in Guatemala. Whether you are a textile nerd, a conscious brand, or simply someone who believes that what things are made of, and who makes them, matters, you are in the right place.
Woven in Collaboration: The Story Behind the Big Stripe Bag
Discover how Bathen partnered with the Waqxaqi' Kan Cooperative in Guatemala to create their Medium Stripe Bag using traditional backstrap weaving. Casa Flor Designs bridges socially conscious brands with master artisan weavers through collaborative textile development, ethical sourcing, and slow fashion values. Learn how handwoven textiles are made in community, by hand, with craft passed down through generations.
Woven in Collaboration: The Story Behind the Zunil Belt
Discover how Casa Flor Designs partnered with Antigua Threads to transform a handwoven artisan belt into a scalable product made through responsible production. This story highlights transparent collaboration, capacity growth, and the beauty of conscious design rooted in Guatemala’s rich textile traditions. Read our interview with the founders on why they love Guatemala and artisan-made craftsmanship.
The Casa Flor Designs blog covers responsible sourcing in Guatemala, custom textile design, backstrap weaving techniques, and artisan partnerships with indigenous weaving cooperatives. We write for brands, designers, and retailers interested in collaborative design with master weavers, ethical supply chain transparency, and the preservation of traditional Guatemalan textile techniques. From technical package development and functional product design to the cultural significance of the huipil and the mathematics behind backstrap weaving, this is where we go deeper on everything we do.