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Chichicastenango, Guatemala
Silk and cotton 'tzute'. Chichicastenango, Guatemala. Early 20th century
Underside of huipil from Chichicastenango, Guatemala
Floral 'tzute', mid 20th century. Chichicastenango, Guatemala
close-up of traditional embroidered 'huipil', Nebaj, Guatemala. Mid 20th century
Hand spinning of 'ixcaco' natural brown cotton. Guatemala cotton
Traditional mid 20th century huipil from Santo Domingo Xenacoj, Guatemala
Backstrap loom 'huipil' woven in three sections. Hand spun wool brocade dyed with natural coloring.
Avocado tree bark natural dye
Palo de tinto natural dye colors vary with the mordant used
Natural dye from the native 'achiote' seed'
Frog/rain symbol and maize
Twisting the cotton fiber into yarn
Rainbow of colors derived from natural dyes
Underside of 'huipil' brocade
Underside of cotton and silk yarns brocaded into a Chichicastenango 'huipil'
Indigo ikat, early 20th century. Guatemala
Beating the cotton fibers to separate the seeds from the cotton staple
Chichicastenango silk and cotton. Guatemala
Ceremonial 'huipil' woven on a backstrap loom in three sections. Silk and cotton brocade yarns on a
Silk and cotton ikat stripe shawls

From the heights of the Himalayas to the basins of the Amazon, mankind has created an endless variety of objects  to petition and please the powers unseen; to identify and enrich their immediate society; and to adorn and beautify their personal space. It is the objective of The Touchstone Collection to present a wide price range of aesthetically pleasing items, crafted with centuries of technical expertise, imbued with cultural integrity.

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