Weaving in the Pre-Hispanic Period

The weave, or tejido, is made by interweaving two groups of threads which are pulled tight across a loom with the help of pieces of wood. Originally, this system of weaving was practiced exclusively by women from indigenous groups. They were mainly in present-day countries like Bolivia, Peru, Mexico, Guatemala, and El Salvador. Pre-Hispanic cultures venerated their weavers, spinners, and embroiderers.