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Make Your Own Backstrap Loom in Antigua Guatemala
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Experience an authentic class diving into the heritage art of backstrap weaving. This class is offered a beautiful colonial garden in central Antigua, just 3 blocks away from the Central Park. This convenient location makes it a great morning activity.
Throughout Guatemala, vibrant textiles reflect deep cultural pride and generations of skilled craftsmanship. Creating a loom of your own will provide essential background knowledge and appreciation for all participants as they explore Guatemala.
Our Warping Class is always offered one-on-one, honoring the way master weavers prefer to pass on their knowledge, as it is how they learned the craft themselves.
Highlights
3 hours
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
3 hours
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
One-on-one instruction from a master Kaqchikel Maya weaver (Spanish and English possible)
A canvas bag to take home your loom
Backstrap Weaving Resources List in PDF form
A light snack and drink
All materials to make your own loom (approx. 9" x 23") - cotton threads, wooden rods, belt, rope
Meeting Points
Departure
Kakaw Designs
Our address is 1a Avenida Sur #4B in Antigua Guatemala. You can find us on Google Maps for directions. Please ring the bell and we'll open the gate to welcome you into our studio space! We're the only property around that opens up to a lush courtyard with a fountain.
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Important Information
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Service animals allowed
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Experience an authentic class diving into the heritage art of backstrap weaving. This class is offered a beautiful colonial garden in central Antigua, just 3 blocks away from the Central Park. This convenient location makes it a great morning activity.
Throughout Guatemala, vibrant textiles reflect deep cultural pride and generations of skilled craftsmanship. Creating a loom of your own will provide essential background knowledge and appreciation for all participants as they explore Guatemala.
Our Warping Class is always offered one-on-one, honoring the way master weavers prefer to pass on their knowledge, as it is how they learned the craft themselves.
Highlights
3 hours
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
3 hours
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
One-on-one instruction from a master Kaqchikel Maya weaver (Spanish and English possible)
A canvas bag to take home your loom
Backstrap Weaving Resources List in PDF form
A light snack and drink
All materials to make your own loom (approx. 9" x 23") - cotton threads, wooden rods, belt, rope
Meeting Points
Departure
Kakaw Designs
Our address is 1a Avenida Sur #4B in Antigua Guatemala. You can find us on Google Maps for directions. Please ring the bell and we'll open the gate to welcome you into our studio space! We're the only property around that opens up to a lush courtyard with a fountain.
Return
Itinerary
Immerse yourself in Guatemala’s rich weaving traditions during this private three-hour workshop with a Kaqchikel Maya master weaver. In the peaceful setting of our lush Antigua garden studio, you’ll create a traditional backstrap loom entirely by hand—all yours to take with you to continue weaving (approx. 9" x 23").
All materials are provided: cotton threads in a variety of colors, all wooden rods necessary for the loom, a belt, rope, and a canvas bag for carrying your finished loom. A light snack and refreshment are also included in the middle of the class. This is a private class, taught one-on-one just as the teachers themselves were taught.
