Source Our Textiles

Backstrap woven textiles are our specialty at Maya Traditions and we believe they could be a great addition to your designs and products. Our artisans work with backstrap looms and create textiles in pieces called liensos, which are 17″-20″ wide and 90″ long.

I have loved working with Maya Traditions' textiles. The colours are rich and vibrant and I know and can feel that the cloth is strong, much like I imagine the weavers to be.

— Carrie, Fairplay Clothing

To become a Maya Traditions design partner, email [email protected] or follow these steps:

1. Review the catalog

We work alongside our artisans to create a variety of textile designs featured in our catalog. We are also open to work with you to create designs that match your company's color palette or aesthetic.


Request a catalog by emailing us at:

[email protected]

2. Place your order

Once you have decided on the liensos you would like to carry, fill out and send in an order form. Once we receive your order, we'll send you a cost estimate for the order.


    Order terms

  • $500 minimum
  • 50% deposit

3. Create marketing materials

The 30-45 day lead time while our artisans hand-craft your items is the perfect amount of time to create marketing materials and educate your customers on the new products. During this time, we will provide you with information about Maya Traditions to help tell our story.

4. Select shipping method

Once the order is ready to be shipped, our team will provide you shipping options, estimates of costs, and shipping times, to allow you to make the best decision for your business.


    Shipping options

  • Cropa, a local courier service
  • The Guatemalan mail service
  • (Both vary in cost and delivery time)

5. Receive order & pay balance

After we ship you your order, we will send you a final invoice that includes any changes you requested, as well as the cost of shipping. We require full payment within 30 days.

6. Share feedback

We love supporting our partners and are always working to improve our products and systems. Please send us pictures, stories, and feedback so we can continue to grow and develop together. Email us anytime at [email protected].


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