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Eladio Chiroy

Eladio Chiroy

"I want to keep our Guatemalan weaving artistry from disappearing. Like other crafts, the textile arts enrich our culture."

"I'm Eladio Chiroy Hernandez and I was born in Guatemala in 1942 as one of ten children. Because we were such a large... family, we didn't have a lot of money, but my father began weaving on a traditional handloom and my mother sold his weavings door to door. They worked hard and, thank God, we never lacked an education or missed a meal.

"After finishing primary school, I began learning to weave. I became a teacher and sought to improve by working tirelessly until I achieved my dreams.

"I taught in public schools for 28 years and always set up one or two looms to teach young people how to weave. It was an honor for me to continue with this beautiful art that I learned from my father as a boy. I would dream about becoming like my father — a hardworking and enterprising man.

"I studied at the Universidad de San Carlos and earned a degree in middle school education so I could start teaching mathematics. At the same time, I also created apparel and accessories with handwoven fabrics.

"I designed fabrics, managed workshops and collected weavings from highland towns and villages throughout Western Guatemala for a shop owned by a foreign family.

"Someone once asked me, 'Why do you work for someone else if you have the power to be your own boss in your hands?'

After that, I became more interested in weaving.

"In 1990, I started my own workshop to create textiles for a large chain store. I created my own original designs and they sold well until another company took over and they greatly reduced their line of handicrafts. As a result, I lost many workers and it was difficult to find another market for my work. Now I'm starting over.

"I've visited all 339 municipalities in my beautiful country, learning about the culture, scenery and people, so I know Guatemala has an infinity of opportunities for growth. And what better than through our traditional crafts.

"You have opened up a big door of opportunity for me because I want to keep our Guatemalan weaving artistry from disappearing. Like other crafts, the textile arts enrich our culture.

"I plan to continue weaving for the rest of my life."
52 items

Cotton tablecloth, 'Comalapa Lilac' - Handloomed Lilac Cotton Tablecloth

Comalapa Lilac, Handloomed Lilac Cotton Tablecloth

$164.00

Cotton table linen set, 'Poinsettia Grace' - White Floral Cotton Table Linen Set from Guatemala

Poinsettia Grace, White Floral Cotton Table Linen Set from Guatemala

$119.00

Cotton tablecloth and napkin set, 'Sunny Rooster' - Hand Woven All Cotton Tablecloth and Napkin Set

Sunny Rooster, Hand Woven All Cotton Tablecloth and Napkin Set

$117.00

Cotton table linen set, 'Tecpan Tradition' (set for 6) - Blue Table Linen Set (Set for 6)

Tecpan Tradition, Blue Table Linen Set (Set for 6)

$107.00

Cotton placemats and napkins, 'Harvest Trails' (set of 6) - Six Multicolored Striped Cotton Placemats and Napkins

Harvest Trails, Six Multicolored Striped Cotton Placemats and Napkins

$94.00

Cotton placemats and napkins, 'Celadon Trails' (set of 6) - Six Cotton Placemats and Napkins in Celadon and Russet

Celadon Trails, Six Cotton Placemats and Napkins in Celadon and Russet

$89.00

Cotton placemats and napkins, 'Palopó Trails' (set of 6) - Set of 6 Striped Cotton Placemats and Napkins in Crimson

Palopó Trails, Set of 6 Striped Cotton Placemats and Napkins in Crimson

$89.00

Cotton placemats and napkins, 'Country Sunset' (set of 6) - Set of 6 Striped Cotton Placemats and Napkins from Guatemala

Country Sunset, Set of 6 Striped Cotton Placemats and Napkins from Guatemala

$89.00

Cotton table linen set, 'Solola Blue' (set for 6) - Blue/Multi Table Linen Set (Set for 6)

Solola Blue, Blue/Multi Table Linen Set (Set for 6)

$87.00

Cotton table linen set, 'Red Christmas' (set for 6) - Red and Green Table Linens (Set for 6)

Red Christmas, Red and Green Table Linens (Set for 6)

$79.00

Cotton placemats, 'Colors of the Sea' (set of 6) - Set of Six Striped Cotton Placemats in Blue from Guatemala

Colors of the Sea, Set of Six Striped Cotton Placemats in Blue from Guatemala

$79.00

Cotton placemats, 'Country Sunset' (set of 6) - Six Handwoven Striped Cotton Placemats from Guatemala

Country Sunset, Six Handwoven Striped Cotton Placemats from Guatemala

$77.00

Cotton beach towel, 'Fresh Relaxation in Blush' - Handwoven Cotton Beach Towel in Blush from Guatemala

Fresh Relaxation in Blush, Handwoven Cotton Beach Towel in Blush from Guatemala

$77.00

Cotton beach towel, 'Sweet Relaxation in Snow White' - Snow White Cotton Beach Towel with Indigo Stripes

Sweet Relaxation in Snow White, Snow White Cotton Beach Towel with Indigo Stripes

$77.00

Cotton placemats, 'Harvest Trails' (set of 6) - Six Multicolored Striped Cotton Placemats from Guatemala

Harvest Trails, Six Multicolored Striped Cotton Placemats from Guatemala

$69.00

Cotton beach towel, 'Fresh Relaxation in Carnation' - Handwoven Cotton Beach Towel in Carnation from Guatemala

Fresh Relaxation in Carnation, Handwoven Cotton Beach Towel in Carnation from Guatemala

$69.00

Cotton placemats, 'Tecpan Tradition' (set of 6) - Blue Striped Placemats (Set of 6)

Tecpan Tradition, Blue Striped Placemats (Set of 6)

$69.00

Cotton beach towel, 'Fresh Relaxation in Cadet Blue' - Striped Cotton Beach Towel in Cadet Blue from Guatemala

Fresh Relaxation in Cadet Blue, Striped Cotton Beach Towel in Cadet Blue from Guatemala

$69.00

Cotton placemats, 'Red Christmas' (set of 6) - Handloomed Christmas Placemats (Set of 6)

Red Christmas, Handloomed Christmas Placemats (Set of 6)

$69.00

Cotton beach towel, 'Fresh Relaxation in Celadon' - Striped Cotton Beach Towel in Celadon from Guatemala

Fresh Relaxation in Celadon, Striped Cotton Beach Towel in Celadon from Guatemala

$69.00

Cotton beach towel, 'Sweet Relaxation in Warm White' - Cotton Beach Towel with Indigo Stripes

Sweet Relaxation in Warm White, Cotton Beach Towel with Indigo Stripes

$69.00

Cotton placemats, 'Celadon Trails' (set of 6) - Six Striped Cotton Placemats in Celadon from Guatemala

Celadon Trails, Six Striped Cotton Placemats in Celadon from Guatemala

$69.00

Cotton napkins, 'Parallel Purity' (set of 6) - Six Handwoven Cotton Napkins in Eggshell from Guatemala

Parallel Purity, Six Handwoven Cotton Napkins in Eggshell from Guatemala

$67.00

Cotton beach towel, 'Fresh Relaxation in Sky Blue' - Striped Cotton Beach Towel in Sky Blue from Guatemala

Fresh Relaxation in Sky Blue, Striped Cotton Beach Towel in Sky Blue from Guatemala

$67.00

Cotton dish towels, 'Earth Colors' (set of 3) - 3 Handwoven Guatemalan Earthtone Cotton Dish Towels

Earth Colors, 3 Handwoven Guatemalan Earthtone Cotton Dish Towels

$64.00

Cotton dishtowels, 'Fiesta' (set of 3) - Multicolor 100% Cotton Dishtowels (Set of 3)

Village Fiesta, Multicolor 100% Cotton Dishtowels (Set of 3)

$59.00

Cotton napkins, 'Culinary Inspiration in Green' (set of 6) - Multicolor 100% Cotton Napkins from Guatemala (Set of 6)

Culinary Inspiration in Green, Multicolor 100% Cotton Napkins from Guatemala (Set of 6)

$59.00

Cotton dish towels, 'Warm Colors' (set of 3) - Set of 3 Handwoven Guatemalan Cotton Dish Towels

Warm Colors, Set of 3 Handwoven Guatemalan Cotton Dish Towels

$59.00

Cotton dish towels, 'Fruit Colors' (set of 3) - 3 Handwoven Guatemalan Cotton Fruit Color Dish Towels

Fruit Colors, 3 Handwoven Guatemalan Cotton Fruit Color Dish Towels

$59.00

Cotton dish towels, 'Berry Colors' (set of 3) - Set of 3 Handwoven Guatemalan Cotton Dish Towels

Berry Colors, Set of 3 Handwoven Guatemalan Cotton Dish Towels

$59.00

Cotton dishtowels, 'Celebration' (set of 3) - Striped Multicolor 100% Cotton Dishtowels (Set of 3)

Celebration, Striped Multicolor 100% Cotton Dishtowels (Set of 3)

$57.00

Cotton beach towel, 'Sweet Relaxation in Teal' - Striped Cotton Beach Towel in Teal from Guatemala

Sweet Relaxation in Teal, Striped Cotton Beach Towel in Teal from Guatemala

$55.30 ON SALE $79.00

Cotton placemats and napkins, 'Sandy Shore' (set for 4) - Handwoven Guatemalan Cotton Placemats & Napkins (set for 4)

Sandy Shore, Handwoven Guatemalan Cotton Placemats & Napkins (set for 4)

$55.20 ON SALE $69.00

Cotton napkins, 'Peaceful Stripes' (set of 6) - Striped 100% Cotton Napkins from Guatemala (Set of 6)

Peaceful Stripes, Striped 100% Cotton Napkins from Guatemala (Set of 6)

$55.20 ON SALE $69.00

Cotton napkins, 'Culinary Inspiration in Grey' (set of 6) - Handmade Cotton Napkins (Set of 6)

Culinary Inspiration in Grey, Handmade Cotton Napkins (Set of 6)

$49.00

Cotton napkins, 'Sunset Dinner' (set of 6) - Striped 100% Cotton Napkins from Guatemala (Set of 6)

Sunset Dinner, Striped 100% Cotton Napkins from Guatemala (Set of 6)

$49.00

Cotton napkins, 'Cheerful Kitchen in Blue' (set of 6) - Striped 100% Cotton Napkins from Guatemala (Set of 6)

Cheerful Kitchen in Blue, Striped 100% Cotton Napkins from Guatemala (Set of 6)

$49.00

Cotton napkins, 'Traditional Taste in Lavender' (set of 6) - Pastel Striped Napkins (Set of 6)

Traditional Taste in Lavender, Pastel Striped Napkins (Set of 6)

$49.00

Cotton napkins, 'Traditional Taste in Blue' (set of 6) - Handloomed Cotton Napkins (Set of 6)

Traditional Taste in Blue, Handloomed Cotton Napkins (Set of 6)

$49.00

Cotton napkins, 'Dinner Guest' (set of 6) - Striped 100% Cotton Napkins from Guatemala (Set of 6)

Dinner Guest, Striped 100% Cotton Napkins from Guatemala (Set of 6)

$49.00

Cotton napkins, 'Cheerful Kitchen in Purple' (set of 6) - Purple Striped 100% Cotton Napkins (Set of 6)

Cheerful Kitchen in Purple, Purple Striped 100% Cotton Napkins (Set of 6)

$49.00

Cotton napkins, 'Rosy Inspiration' (set of 6) - Pink Striped 100% Cotton Napkins from Guatemala (Set of 6)

Rosy Inspiration, Pink Striped 100% Cotton Napkins from Guatemala (Set of 6)

$49.00

Cotton beach towel, 'Sweet Relaxation in Crimson' - Striped Cotton Beach Towel in Crimson from Guatemala

Sweet Relaxation in Crimson, Striped Cotton Beach Towel in Crimson from Guatemala

$48.30 ON SALE $69.00

Cotton beach towel, 'Sweet Relaxation in Buttercup' - Striped Cotton Beach Towel in Buttercup from Guatemala

Sweet Relaxation in Buttercup, Striped Cotton Beach Towel in Buttercup from Guatemala

$48.30 ON SALE $69.00

Cotton table runner, 'Latin Festival' - Red Striped 100% Cotton Table Runner from Guatemala

Latin Festival, Red Striped 100% Cotton Table Runner from Guatemala

$44.00

Cotton dish towels, 'Forest Colors' (pair) - Two Handwoven Guatemalan White and Green Cotton Dish Towels

Forest Colors, Two Handwoven Guatemalan White and Green Cotton Dish Towels

$39.00

Cotton table runner, 'Forest Path' - Green Striped Cotton Table Runner from Guatemala

Forest Path, Green Striped Cotton Table Runner from Guatemala

$39.00

Cotton table runner, 'Path of Happiness' - Multicolor Striped Cotton Table Runner from Guatemala

Path of Happiness, Multicolor Striped Cotton Table Runner from Guatemala

$39.00

Cotton table runner, 'Nutmeg Stripe' - Striped Cotton Table Runner

Nutmeg Stripe, Striped Cotton Table Runner

$39.00

Cotton table runner, 'Red Christmas' - Striped Christmas Table Runner

Red Christmas, Striped Christmas Table Runner

$39.00

Cotton table runner, 'Sunset Glory' - Multicolor Striped Cotton Table Runner from Guatemala

Sunset Glory, Multicolor Striped Cotton Table Runner from Guatemala

$39.00

Cotton napkins, 'Seasonal Stripes' (pair) - Striped 100% Cotton Napkins in Crimson and White Hues (Pair)

Seasonal Stripes, Striped 100% Cotton Napkins in Crimson and White Hues (Pair)

$29.00

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