Handwoven
In 1995, together with her then-husband, anthropologist Luis Morales, Maddalena formed the arts and crafts association Kun Kun ("little by little" in the Tzeltal Mayan language). Together, they pioneered the development of contemporary designs using traditional artisanal techniques of the region. Several of the young people who were trained at that time are now master weavers with whom we continue to collaborate.
Teotitlán del Valle, in Oaxaca, has a long and deep tradition of rug weaving with the pedal loom, introduced by the Dominican monks in the 16th century. Maddalena has introduced the weavers of Teotitlán to and trained them in a specific weaving method that emphasizes - rather than conceals - the irregularity of the hand-spun wool produced in Chiapas.
Our Weaving Techniques
compound weave
Our Compound Weave has its origins in the rich textile traditions of Sardinia, and was realized for the first time as a result of the collaboration with architecture studio Bonetti-Kozerski. Custom colors and sizes available.
Flatweave
Our Flat Weave lends itself to sturdy and sophisticated textiles for any context. Custom colors and sizes available for both wool and cotton.