Santa Catarina
Artist
Santa Catarina
Location
Chiapas, Mexico
Creating
Backstrap Weaving
The Santa Catarina group is made up of Silvia, Julieta, Rebeca, and María Ananí from Pantelhó, Chiapas. Their backstrap weaving practice comes from a deeply rooted family tradition. Silvia learned the craft from her mother Polonia, and has now passed it on to her daughters, turning weaving into an intergenerational practice, a form of expression, and a way to stay connected to their heritage.
Our collaboration with Santa Catarina is facilitated by Proud Mary’s long term partner, Kiptik. Kiptik works alongside Santa Catarina to strengthen their organization, promote fair trade of their textiles, and expanded their access to learning opportunities.
from the artist
Santa Catarina is made up of Silvia, Julieta, Rebeca, and María Ananí from Pantelhó, Chiapas. Silvia learned backstrap weaving from her mother Polonia, and passed it on to her daughters — turning the craft into an intergenerational practice, a form of expression, and a way to stay connected to their heritage.
This print is inspired by Santa Catarina's original backstrap woven work, Polonia— named for the woman who started it all.
Santa Catarina receives 15% royalties on every print sold.
Archival inks on museum-quality rag paper
14 × 11, 20 × 16, or 30 × 24 (landscape orientation)
Edition of 50
Available framed and unframed
14 × 11 and 20 × 16 framed prints include 1.5" mat
30 × 24 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.
Santa Catarina is made up of Silvia, Julieta, Rebeca, and María Ananí from Pantelhó, Chiapas. Silvia learned backstrap weaving from her mother Polonia, and passed it on to her daughters — turning the craft into an intergenerational practice, a form of expression, and a way to stay connected to their heritage.
In addition to the upfront commission fee, Santa Catarina receives 50% of the profit from the sale of this original work.
Backstrap cotton weaving
Custom framed
31"w × 24"h outside frame dimensions
Ships within 3 business days
Authentication This is a 1 of 1 original co-created by Proud Mary and Santa Catarina.
