Ixil Collective
Wholesale Leather and Brocade Tote
Our largest bag features a motif typical of the traditional woven blouse (huipil) of San Juan Cotzal. This motif can be traced back to an idea central to the ancient Maya worldview of cosmic duality, commonly represented by two-headed "cosmic monster" figures which unite the earth, sky and underworld.The cosmic monster represents the annual agricultural cycle, as well as the cycle of time more generally.
These figures have become abstracted over time and are now commonly depicted as zigzag lines.
These figures have become abstracted over time and are now commonly depicted as zigzag lines.
Minimum wholesale order: 2 totes. Colors customizable for any size order.
Minimum for consignment: 1
**Tote has full inner lining such that it maintains its shape. It is also self-standing.
Weaver: Teresa
Leathersmith: Beto Technique: Backstrap loom with brocade design; Handcrafted leather Time to make: 7 days Origin: Cotzal, Quiché, Guatemala Size: 20 in. wide (upper), 13.5 in. wide (base), 12 in. deep Strap drop: 11 inches Closure: Metal magnet Inside pockets: One; Open; 7 in. wide, 5.5 in. deep Materials: 100% Cotton (weaving) and fine grain leather (sides, base, straps); 100% upcycled cotton from The New Denim Project (lining), a Guatemalan denim upcycling initiative.