the rich
and
varied history
of Guatemalan weaving

A smiling woman with long, blonde hair sitting on a chair, holding a blanket off her shoulder, in a black and white photo.

hannde de wyngaert

hanne de wyngaert

Black and white photo of a partially clothed person with long hair, draped in a large striped fabric covering their head and shoulders, standing against a plain background.

Hanne De Wyngaert founded a fair trade design label with a mission: promoting conscious consumption and generating employment opportunities in indigenous communities. Que Onda Vos (’yo, what’s up?’ in Guatemalan slang), designs and produces rugs and handblown vases, made from recycled glass in Guatemala.

The designs in the collections represent an innate dialogue, cooperation and interaction between two cultures. De Wyngaert works alongside different families and associations to produce the hand-woven, naturally dyed wool carpets, blankets and other textile products that we know today. All are hand-woven by traditional Mayan weavers in Guatemala.

THE PROCESS

A basket filled with white wool, with wooden furniture and tools on top, sitting on a concrete floor, used for wool processing.

The aim of the atelier is to create awareness for conscious consumption as well as fair wages and jobs for indigenous communities. In addition, Que Onda Vos endeavors to promote and preserve old practices that threaten to disappear as a result of increasing mass consumption. Que Onda Vos stands for respect to tradition and nature.

A woman wearing a colorful embroidered blouse and a plaid skirt works on a traditional backstrap loom inside a rustic wooden workshop. She appears emotional, possibly crying, as she handles woven fabric on the loom.
Close-up of a black rug layered over a beige rug with tassel border, on a wooden floor near a wooden chair with woven seat.
A group of white, spiral-shaped root vegetables or tubers on a wooden surface.
Glassware set including a large pitcher, four small glasses, and two round plates with a black and white abstract pattern, on a wooden table.
A black, round cauldron with handles on each side, sitting on an open fire with white ash underneath. The cauldron contains a dark, bubbling liquid and a bundle of reddish-brown leaves or herbs.
A hand holding small reddish-brown seeds or grains.
A modern indoor scene featuring a wooden slatted floor, a glass door, and a striped yellow and white rug draped over a small wooden bench against a white wall.
A tangled bunch of orange rubber bands on a concrete floor.
Freshly made homemade pasta dough with a rolling pin on a granite countertop.
Close-up of hanging yarn or wool in various colors including light pink, dark brown, cream, and black.
A man wearing a blue shirt holding a long metal rod with a glass container filled with melted glass at the top inside a glassblowing workshop.
A beige and white checkered cloth partially draped over rocks in a desert landscape.
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Person holding a large stack of folded blankets or towels in front of a blank white wall

DISCOVER

Discover Hanne Wyngaert’s handcrafted creations at our online shop, where each piece reflects exceptional skill and artistry. Explore our unique collection today and support the timeless tradition of craftsmanship.

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Person holding a large, square, color-blocked textile or blanket with gradient shades of cream, blue, and black.