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FEATURE:

Celebrating the Voices of Maya Women Artists

Multicolores’ artists honor their Maya ancestry and celebrate the natural world in an exhibition of hooked rugs, entitled Celebrating the Voices of Maya Women Artists.

The rugs in this exhibition are deeply personal. They embody the artist's heritage, identity, pride and artistic confidence, in artwork which is compelling, complex and colorful.

Each piece blends different symbols and elements from indumentaria maya (traditional Maya clothing), traditionally handwoven on a backstrap loom. With a nearly infinite variety of patterns, motifs, and color combinations infused with meaning and identity, indumentaria maya is one of the cultural treasures of Guatemala. It’s also a rich source of inspiration for Multicolores’ artists as they create new designs, interpreting traditional designs with an artistic twist.

Many of the pieces in this collection are inspired by Guatemala’s spectacular landscapes, natural beauty, and abundance of birds, flowers and animals. The artists draw on their traditions and belief systems, their deep respect for nature and their strong sense of place and belonging. The artist’s innovative medium, recycled fabrics, builds on a legacy of sustainability and stewardship of the land.

Through their work, these contemporary indigenous artists, steeped in ancient traditions of textile arts, are not only honoring their cultural traditions but creating a catalyst for positive social change in their families and their communities. Importantly, their art works serves as a path for economic and self-empowerment.

SPECIAL:

Loops Pulled on the Journey: Hooked Rugs Inspired by a Life on the Road

Janine Broscious has been hooking rugs for 11 years, with the last eight spent living as a full-time RVer. As she and her husband, Matt, travel across the USA and Canada, they’ve experienced countless adventures. Rug hooking on the road comes with its challenges, but it also provides endless opportunities for inspiration. Janine’s rugs capture the stories of their travels and reflect the natural beauty she’s encountered along the way.

SPECIAL:

The Haunted Rug

'The Haunted Rug' exhibit will open at Sauder Village 2025 with forty of the spookiest and most iconic rugs from the recently-released The Haunted Rug book by Deana David, as well as a sneak preview of select rugs from the 2025 sequel 'The Mystic Carpet.' Friends of Ribbon Candy Hooking will curate this Halloween-themed show, guaranteed to get you pining for pumpkin lattes, leaf piles, apple ciders, and all your cozy Autumn projects. 

SPECIAL:

William Morris and His Wallpapers

During his career, William Morris produced over 50 wallpapers. The exhibit “William Morris and His Wallpapers” centers on twelve of his early wallpaper designs. From Acanthus to Compton to Lodden to St. James Palace, these designs are timeless and the fiber artists represented in this exhibit span the United States and Canada. Each fiber artist selected their own color palette and inspiration, allowing for creativity and interest. Morris was passionate about true craft and wanted to convince people that their homes should only contain items that were useful or beautiful. We believe these patterns created are just that.

CELEBRATION 35:

In Partnership with Rug Hooking Magazine

Sauder Village is once again proud to partner with Rug Hooking Magazine to present Celebration, an exhibit honoring the winners of this year's Celebration of Hand-Hooked Rugs contest. You won't want to miss this breathtaking display of fiber art. Don't forget to stop by Rug Hooking Magazine's vendor booth to pick up a hard copy of Celebration 35! This year's contest was judged by Ti Seymour, Rebecca Martin, and Sandra Brown.