Lots of geometric figures weaved such as triangles, rumbus, zig-zags form infinite lines that all together form an exquisite textile. With a single piece of fabric like this, it can be turned into a centerpiece, a cushion, placemats, handbags, blankets, etc. and can give light and life to your surroundings!
These textiles are made by weaving the warp and weft with a “telar de cintura” (sp.) which means Backstrap loom used by indigenous experienced loomers. It is mainly used by communities in Mexico, Central and South America.
It is a bit complicated to explain how a backstrap loom works, but I have found this blog where Laverne Waddington, a woman that has been learning backstrap weaving since 1996 in Bolivia can explain it in great detail here:
