Bring a touch of Guatemala into your home with a magnificent patchwork quilt
Quilt is sure to liven up any tired bedroom decor
Bedding is available in blue/pastels and rust color options
Quilt is made of 90-percent cotton/10-percent synthetic
Dry clean or hand wash
Queen measures 92 inches wide x 90 inches long
King measures 104 inches wide x 90 inches long
The Story Behind The Quilt
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
Average Customer Rating:
4.9 out of 5
8 of 8 (100%) customers would recommend this product to a friend.
Customer Reviews for Handmade Guatemalan Patchwork Quilt (Guatemala)
Overall Rating:
5
out of 5
Guatemalan Patchwork Quilt,September 12, 2009
By cashdog
Value:
5
out of 5
Appearance:
5
out of 5
Comfort:
5
out of 5
Fabric Quality:
4
out of 5
"Fantastic, light quilt. Love it! Not heavy, will use an extra blanket in the winter."
Review 2 for Handmade Guatemalan Patchwork Quilt (Guatemala)
Overall Rating:
5
out of 5
I'm Still Smiling,May 18, 2009
By Lindaaaaahfrom SoCal
Value:
5
out of 5
Appearance:
5
out of 5
Comfort:
5
out of 5
Fabric Quality:
5
out of 5
"I purchased the blue w/pastels quilt after reading the reviews. I like the quilt because the style and colors are unusual. I own several traditional-looking quilts. I wanted something a bit different. I was not disappointed. The colors are vibrant. The patterns are unique. The product description calls the accent colors pastel. I'd call them more jewel-toned. I don't care what they are called. They are beautiful. I am so pleased with my purchase, I ordered another in red/earth tones. I have a way of testing my decorating decisions. I leave the room. After a few minutes, I return to see if what I did looks as good as I thought it did. Every time I enter my bedroom I smile. I made a very good choice. I read in another review that the colors faded after washing. I washed my quilt before using it. In cold water, the colors do not appear to have faded. I did encounter a surprise when I pulled my quilt from the dryer. Because the backing is secured only at the edges, the quilt and backing twisted into each other while tumbling. Material in the center of my quilt ball was still wet. After carefully untangling--I was concerned that the stitching would give--back to the dryer. No to worry--the stitching is strong. However, I have found a few spots where the material unraveled, creating a few thread balls between the layers of the quilted top and the backing. I won't be machine washing my quilt again. I strongly recommend dry cleaning to avoid this issue. The laundering drawback does not diminish my rating at all. A covering this special is worth special handling."
Review 3 for Handmade Guatemalan Patchwork Quilt (Guatemala)
Overall Rating:
5
out of 5
Patchwork Quilt,June 6, 2008
By Carolynnehfrom Maryland
Value:
5
out of 5
Appearance:
5
out of 5
Comfort:
5
out of 5
Fabric Quality:
5
out of 5
"I've been looking for a light spring/summer covering for my bed. I like quilts but the style of my bedroom furniture doesn't look right with a quilt. I saw this one, read the reviews and thought it might work. It does, it looks great, I love it. It's light weight but is 2 layers so adds enough to take the chill off. It's colorful without being overpowering, I bought the blue. I have a king bed so the price was not bad compared to other king coverings I was looking for. I haven't washed it so I can't comment on how it will look after, I'll be as careful as I can because I really really like this quilt. I bought a white bedskirt which I just last night put on the bed. It looks great with the blue quilt. I wasn't sure how it would go, but I'm very pleased. The one weird thing about the quilt is that one of the edges has tabs. I guess it can double as a wall hanging and the tabs are for a pole to hang it. I don't want to cut them off so I put that side of the quilt on the side of the bed that faces the wall. That way anyone walking into the room cannot see them, and really, they aren't that noticeable anyway. I'm thinking of getting the rose colored quilt as well so I can switch colors from time to time. I think a blanket paired with the quilt would be quite comfy in the winter. Maybe rose in the winter and blue in the summer. .. :)"
Review 4 for Handmade Guatemalan Patchwork Quilt (Guatemala)
Overall Rating:
5
out of 5
115,February 21, 2008
By 00angiefrom Omaha NE
Value:
4
out of 5
Appearance:
5
out of 5
Comfort:
5
out of 5
Fabric Quality:
5
out of 5
"I got the rust colored quilt. The colors are vibrant and lovely. The quilt is not thick, but that's fine for me. I have a thick blanket under it and don't want a thick bedspread. The quality of the blanket is very nice. Definately would recommend."
Review 5 for Handmade Guatemalan Patchwork Quilt (Guatemala)
Overall Rating:
5
out of 5
Love handcrafted items,February 11, 2008
By saldanafrom Calif
Value:
5
out of 5
Appearance:
5
out of 5
Comfort:
5
out of 5
Fabric Quality:
4
out of 5
"I love this handcrafted quilted bedspread, with all it's warmth of culture and expression of color. It's the perfect accent piece to finish my room!"
Review 6 for Handmade Guatemalan Patchwork Quilt (Guatemala)
Overall Rating:
5
out of 5
Happy With Purchase,January 23, 2008
By jburnsh3from Houston, TX
Value:
5
out of 5
Appearance:
5
out of 5
Comfort:
4
out of 5
Fabric Quality:
5
out of 5
"I am pleased with this quilt. It is nice looking, durable and warm"
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