Colectivo Jalabil

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Colectivo Jalabil

WEAVING THE ANCESTRAL MAYAN KNOWLEDGE AND DESIGNS OF LIFE

Made in Chiapas

Specialization: Backstrap Loom

Colectivo Jalabil is run by the creative sister duo Ana and Teresa, a textile cooperative founded and maintained by Mayan women from the community of Yochib Oxchuc, Chiapas.

Ana and Teresa consider Colectivo Jalabil a family project, preserving the telar de cintura, or backstrap loom, tradition for over 30 years. With the goal of keeping this weaving heritage alive, the cooperative was created to share the beauty and intricacy of backstrap loom textiles with the world. In the Tseltal language, “Jalabil” means to weave, and their textiles feature vibrant colors interwoven with exquisite embroidery—a creative inheritance passed down through generations, rooted deeply in their ancestral knowledge.

"For us, the backstrap loom is part of our Mayan culture, a gift from our ancestors who created these designs for their way of life, their rituals, and to teach us how to dress as Mayan women."

The sisters cherish their culture, their pueblo, and their community. They also teach weaving workshops locally, finding inspiration and innovation in sharing their artistic practices with younger generations, ensuring that the art of Jalabil weaving continues to flourish.

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