Colibri
Artist
Colibri
Location
Chiapas, Mexico
Creating
Backstrap weaving
Colibri is a small artisan group made up of three Tseltal sisters from San Juan Cancuc: Ana, Petrona, and Natalia. They work with the backstrap loom as taught by their elders, but incorporate new ideas, colors, and formats inspired by collective learning spaces. Each piece they make reflects their cultural identity and their growth as young, creative women committed to their community.
Our collaboration with Colibri is facilitated by Proud Mary’s long term partner, Kiptik. Kiptik works alongside Colibri to strengthen their organization, promote fair trade of their textiles, and expanded their access to learning opportunities.
from the artist
Colibrí is a small artisan group made up of three Tseltal sisters from San Juan Cancuc: Ana, Petrona, and Natalia from San Juan Cancuc, Chiapas. They use a backstrap loom as taught by their elders but bring new ideas, colors, and formats shaped by collective learning. Each piece reflects their cultural identity and their growth as young, creative women committed to their community.
This print is inspired by Colibrí's original backstrap woven work, Hermana.
Colibrí receives 15% royalties on every print sold.
Archival inks on museum-quality rag paper
11 × 14, 16 × 20, or 24 × 30
Edition of 50
Available framed and unframed
11 × 14 and 16 × 20 framed prints include 1.5" mat
24 × 30 framed prints include 3" mat
All prints come with white border
Printed and framed in the USA
Allow 5 business days to ship prints and up to 4 weeks to receive framed prints
Authentication This 2025 release includes 50 limited edition prints. Each print is accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity.
Colibrí is a small artisan group made up of three Tseltal sisters from San Juan Cancuc: Ana, Petrona, and Natalia from San Juan Cancuc, Chiapas. They use a backstrap loom as taught by their elders but bring new ideas, colors, and formats shaped by collective learning. Each piece reflects their cultural identity and their growth as young, creative women committed to their community.
In addition to the upfront commission fee, Colibrí receives 50% of the profit from the sale of this original work.
Backstrap cotton weaving
Custom framed
24"w × 27"h outside frame dimensions
Ships within 3 business days
Authentication This is a 1 of 1 original co-created by Proud Mary and Colibrí.
