House of the Ixcaco Flowers
House of the Ixcaco Flowers
In the highlands of San Juan La Laguna, Guatemala, the women of the Flor de Ixcaco Weavers Collective carry forward an ancient Mayan tradition. This film by Nick Simon follows their intricate process of creating blouses, blankets, and garments entirely by hand— from harvesting cotton and spinning thread, to dyeing with natural plants and weaving on the traditional backstrap loom.
Founded and led by 38 Indigenous Mayan women, the collective is more than an artisan group— it is a cultural movement. By preserving traditional weaving methods, they protect a living lineage, strengthen their community, and ensure that the knowledge of their ancestors will not be lost to time.
Learn more about Flor de Ixcaco and support their work here: https://www.woven-gt.com/
Film Maker
Nick Simon
USA
Nick is a filmmaker and the founder of Art of Mastery – a non-profit with the mission of preserving and highlighting mastery in unique craftsmanship around the world. He is a long-time nomad, world traveler, and storyteller.
His work has been featured in the Buddhist Arts and Film Festival in Boulder, Colorado and recognized globally through the Art of Mastery platform.
You can see Nick’s film portfolio as well as his other apps, platforms, art, and business ventures through his personal website: www.TheKidCreates.com