Handcrafted patchwork quilt combines vibrant color schemes with a variety of indigenous designs and pattern running through the various patches
Patchwork quilting is a traditional Mayan craft
Bring a touch of Guatemala into your home with these magnificent patchwork quilts
Quilt is constructed of 90-percent cotton/10-percent synthetic
Dry clean only
Available in rose/pastels or vivid blue color options
Queen measures 92 inches wide x 90 inches long
King measures 104 inches x 90 inches
The Story Behind The Product
Chucam is a small farming village located in the Department (County) of El Quiche, Guatemala. The community is located about 3 miles away from the town of Chichicastenango, but the road to town is not paved and access to the village becomes difficult during the rainy season. The families of the community are very poor, but the women know the ancestral art of weaving and use it as a supplemental income to provide a better life for their children. In 2001, eight Chucam families banded together to form a weaving cooperative to make beautiful patchwork quilts and other embroidered textiles. Their incomes have doubled if not tripled, and dozens of additional Chucam families have become involved. More importantly, the men don't have to leave for months at a time looking for work in the sugar cane fields and many more of the village?s children are able to stay in school.
The handcrafted nature of this product will produce minor differences in design and sizing. Subtle variations will occur from piece to piece, adding to its unique qualities. Measurements may vary slightly.
Imported
Earth Friendly
Average Customer Rating:
4.9 out of 5
38 of 38 (100%) customers would recommend this product to a friend.
Customer Reviews for Handmade Guatemalan Patchwork Quilt (Guatemala)
FEATURED REVIEW
Overall Rating:
5
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Beautiful!,April 25, 2007
By Aimfulwandererfrom Groton, CT
Value:
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"I have never written a review on anything before though I shop online all the time. This quilt is breathtaking! I gasp when I opened it. The picture doesn't come anywhere ner doining it justice. It is vibrant, beautifully stitched. The perfect lightweight quilt for living in a warmer place or for topping a down comforter. I would recommend this to anyone looking for a quilt in this style"
2 of 3 people found this review helpful.
Review 2 for Handmade Guatemalan Patchwork Quilt (Guatemala)
Overall Rating:
5
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purchased,November 13, 2009
By lovelyluciefrom new york
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"this quilt-bedspread, is wonderful. if you want to support women in third world countries trying to change their lives, buy this quilt. it arrived in 48 hours. it is beautiful. i have lived in honduras and guatemala. it is the same quality you can buy there at a great price. i have bought the blue one also, waiting for it to arrive."
Review 3 for Handmade Guatemalan Patchwork Quilt (Guatemala)
Overall Rating:
5
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vivid blue quilt,November 12, 2009
By maggie123456from Dayton, OH
Value:
5
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"we are using it as our bedspread over a down comforter. Very calming and peaceful colors- like deep water. We're using deep burgundy sheets and it looks so beautiful. Seems very well made with good quality fabrics and has loops on one end if you want to hang it"
Review 4 for Handmade Guatemalan Patchwork Quilt (Guatemala)
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5
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Guatemalan Blanket,October 28, 2009
By bcclark4from Arcadia, Ok
Value:
5
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Comfort:
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Fabric Quality:
5
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"When I received this blanket, I was a little unsure if it would be warm enough since it is not very thick. It surprised me! We have a blanket underneath it on the bed and it is just enough to keep you warm. We have wood floors and tile throughout our house so it can be drafty. This blanket is perfect! The colors are beautiful, making for easy decorating with almost any color pillow you prefer. I would have liked for it to be a bit bigger so you could make the bed with the sleeping pillows underneath, but I put bigger pillows over them in various colors, and it looks good. The workmanship on this blanket is superb! You won't be sorry!"
Review 5 for Handmade Guatemalan Patchwork Quilt (Guatemala)
Overall Rating:
5
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BLUE QUILT,October 21, 2009
By ajmntglfrom BC, CANADA
Value:
5
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"The quilt is a beautiful combination of rich blues woven with a touch of forest green. The fabric is excellent quality, heavy and warm which is perfect for my mountain living. Thank you !"
Review 6 for Handmade Guatemalan Patchwork Quilt (Guatemala)
Overall Rating:
5
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Gorgeous Quilt,October 21, 2009
By Branwynfrom Texas
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"This quilt is not very thick, but it is beautiful! I will probably hang it on the wall with the attached hanging hooks. I was in Guatemala recently and this is just like the ones that I saw there - but this one I didn't have to carry around.I like that this came from a cooperative. I saw several in Guatemala and while their products tend to be a bit more expensive, I like supporting them. All around a great product."
Review 7 for Handmade Guatemalan Patchwork Quilt (Guatemala)
Overall Rating:
5
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Jacksonville, NC,September 7, 2009
By sv650ladyfrom Jacksonville, NC
Value:
5
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Appearance:
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Comfort:
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Fabric Quality:
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"I absolutely Love this Quilt. Colors are Beautiful. Well made. Has gone through 2 washes and dry, already. We have dogs, and they sleep on the bed also. Not little dogs either. Pitbull, and beagle, Plus cats. had this for aprox. 1 month plus. I'm assuming, it will stand up to many more. I will change to a delicate wash, though, to make sure I preserve the colors, and over all, condition of this quilt. Don't hesitate to purchase this. You'll Love It :)"
Review 8 for Handmade Guatemalan Patchwork Quilt (Guatemala)
Overall Rating:
5
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Blue Guatemalan Quilt,August 23, 2009
By waikielefrom Honolulu, HI
Value:
5
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Appearance:
5
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Comfort:
4
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Fabric Quality:
5
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"I live in Hawaii, and Overstock wouldn't mail to my address, so I had it shipped to my daughter in NYC who then brought it to me on her trip back home for a visit.The quilt lived up to its description and quality. It was exactly as I expected. The blue colors are incredibly rich looking. I already threw it into the washer and dryer, and it came out as fresh looking and beautiful as it originally looked. We're using it on the bed in the guest room. The colors of the quilt are actually inspiring me to paint the room itself. Great purchase.P.S. - This note is to Overstock.com...Hawaii is one of the 50th states and should be included among all of the states in your service mailing regions."
Review 9 for Handmade Guatemalan Patchwork Quilt (Guatemala)
Overall Rating:
5
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Beautiful Quilt,August 12, 2009
By sertolifrom Klamath Falls, OR
Value:
5
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Appearance:
5
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Comfort:
4
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Fabric Quality:
4
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"Actually the colors are very close to the picture. I was hoping for vivid reds and got them. The quilt isn't very thick but it's pretty and made well."
Review 10 for Handmade Guatemalan Patchwork Quilt (Guatemala)
Overall Rating:
5
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More than just a quilt; it is art,December 28, 2008
By Mielfrom IL
"This is one of the most beautiful pieces of art I have ever seen. I was expecting just a quilt and got much, much more. It is magnificent."
Review 11 for Handmade Guatemalan Patchwork Quilt (Guatemala)
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Fabulous,October 29, 2008
By TennesseeHilllbillyfrom Tennessee
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"This is beautiful work and I would not hesitate to recommend it to anyone."
Review 12 for Handmade Guatemalan Patchwork Quilt (Guatemala)
Overall Rating:
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Guatemalan Quilt - Rose Pastels,August 17, 2008
By JJEDfrom northeastern PA
Value:
5
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Comfort:
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Fabric Quality:
5
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"The quilt is lovely. It adds a colorful, cozy look to my bedroom. I have been using the quilt since receiving it about a month ago and enjoy looking at it every day and sleeping under it every night. There is no inner padding in this quilt so another blanket may be needed during cold weather. I am glad that I bought the quilt and recommend it to others."
Review 13 for Handmade Guatemalan Patchwork Quilt (Guatemala)
Overall Rating:
4
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madras quilt,June 8, 2008
By kinkersfrom NJ
Value:
4
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Appearance:
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Comfort:
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Fabric Quality:
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"It's very pretty. The colors are dark but brilliant. It's rather lightweight, but looks so pretty on top of a bed. I love it."
Review 14 for Handmade Guatemalan Patchwork Quilt (Guatemala)
Overall Rating:
5
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GORGEOUS, Couldn't do better in Guatemala,May 23, 2008
By MarySinDCfrom Washington, DC
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"I truly don't think you could get any better price at many of the mercados in Guatemala -- and believe me, I looked!! I got the blue queen size quilt, and it's beautifully made, and really a work of art. A one-of-a-kind, handcrafted work of art, for the price of an everyday bedspread. I highly highly recommend..."
Review 15 for Handmade Guatemalan Patchwork Quilt (Guatemala)
Overall Rating:
4
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A mixed bag... just like a quilt!,March 9, 2008
By Anonymousfrom Philly
Value:
5
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Appearance:
5
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Comfort:
3
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Fabric Quality:
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"First the good. I bought the rust colored one a few years back and loved it so much I bought it again. The blue color is very nice too. Has an ethnic elegance that is above the cheap touristy schlock. The quilts are really covers as they are not thick, but do look great on the bed. Remember, layers is what keeps you warm! The bad: Like some quilts, durability is an issue. Wash it carefully. As it is made of several different woven fabric patterns, the more ornate ones are fragile. Second the color does run quite a bit. I bought the rust one again since it faded so much over the years. The fade was a nice look, as it brought out the native pattterns in the fabric before the overall dye job. That said, expect it to look quite different with washings. Overall: For the money you can't complain and it does look great. Buy the king size even if you have a queen bed, as it seems to be undersize and does shrink a bit with washing."
3 of 3 people found this review helpful.
Review 16 for Handmade Guatemalan Patchwork Quilt (Guatemala)
Overall Rating:
5
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Awesome,February 24, 2008
By Selwafrom Sterling, VA
Value:
4
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Comfort:
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Fabric Quality:
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"great alone or as an accent. PLenty of compliments on it..."
Review 17 for Handmade Guatemalan Patchwork Quilt (Guatemala)
Overall Rating:
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Handmade Guatemalan Patchwork Quilt,January 31, 2008
By Cozy2from Acworth, GA
Value:
5
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Comfort:
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Fabric Quality:
5
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"Hubby and I have separate rooms, but had to sleep together the first night in our new house because the furniture wasn't set up yet. He coveted my queen-sized quilt and actually begged to sleep with it later with his king. To get mine back, I ordered him his very own king-sized quilt. We love them. We enjoy the bright colors, the weight isn't too heavy, and the price can't be beat!"
Review 18 for Handmade Guatemalan Patchwork Quilt (Guatemala)
Overall Rating:
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Gorgeous,January 14, 2008
By dselenefrom Oregon
Value:
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"This quilt was purchased as a gift for my daughter that has strong ties to the Guatemalan area. It arrived on-time, in beautiful condition and the quality of both the the quilt top and backing is superb. It comes with loops for hanging as artwork if desired and makes a warm and beautiful bed cover as well. Highly recommended!"
Review 19 for Handmade Guatemalan Patchwork Quilt (Guatemala)
Overall Rating:
5
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All of the above,January 12, 2008
By ParadisePalmsfrom Phoenix, AZ
Value:
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Comfort:
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Fabric Quality:
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"This is a beautiful piece of fabric. Potential buyers should note that this is a thin quilt and not a thick quilt with batting but it is well made and beautiful, as per previous reviews. Very satisfied with the product."
Review 20 for Handmade Guatemalan Patchwork Quilt (Guatemala)
Overall Rating:
5
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Handmade Guatemalan Patchwork Quilt,December 28, 2007
By CloudArtistfrom Philadelphia, PA
Value:
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Appearance:
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Comfort:
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Fabric Quality:
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"I was thrilled by the jewel colors in the blue quilt! Rich, well-made, quality materials and a nice weight. Also, the size matched the description (I ordered queen). My husband was in awe of my choice.
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