Heirloom Wool Momo Blanket | Cozy, Hot Spring-Felted Throw Handcrafted by Mayan Artisans
Description
Experience true Guatemalan heritage with our handwoven wool Momo blankets, crafted high in the mountains of Momostenango, Guatemala. Each blanket is made start to finish by Mayan artisans in a traditional weaving cooperative.
The process begins with locally sourced sheep’s wool, which is cleaned, brushed, and hand-spun into yarn. After dyeing the fibers rich, vibrant colors, the artisans weave the wool on massive wooden foot looms using techniques passed down for generations.
What makes these blankets truly unique is the hot spring felting tradition found only in Momostenango. Twice a week, the artisans carry freshly woven blankets to natural volcanic hot springs, where the steaming waters naturally shrink, soften, and felt the wool — creating the dense, plush texture Momo blankets are known for.
Once dried under the Guatemalan sun, each blanket receives a final softening treatment with brushes made from dried seed pods. The result? A thick, durable, heirloom-quality wool throw that is incredibly warm yet breathable, perfect for cozy winter nights, rustic home décor, or meaningful gifting.
Details:
- 60" x 70" (generous throw size)
- 100% handwoven Guatemalan wool
- Naturally felted in volcanic hot springs
- Ethically made by Mayan artisans in Momostenango
- Moisture-wicking, temperature-regulating, and long-lasting
Wrap yourself in warmth with a blanket that carries history, resilience, and heart.
Details
Material: 100% wool
Origin: Guatemala
Artisan Partner: Jun B'atz'
Size: Approximately 60" x 70"
Care:
Handmade
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What Makes these Blankets Special?
Wool Momo Blankets are the kind of blankets you feel the moment you pick them up. Thick, heavy, and wonderfully warm, each one is handwoven in Momostenango, Guatemala using wool that is cleaned, spun, dyed, and woven through a deeply hands-on process.
After weaving, the blankets are soaked in natural volcanic hot springs, a traditional finishing step that helps the wool fibers bind together and gives the blanket its dense, comforting feel. The result is an heirloom-quality wool blanket with real weight, warmth, and character—made to be used, loved, and passed down.
Care Instructions
Want to See How These Blankets Are Made?
Each Wool Momo Blanket begins with raw wool from the Guatemalan highlands, then moves through a slow, hands-on process of cleaning, spinning, dyeing, weaving, and finishing. It is a remarkable craft—and one that is much easier to appreciate when you can see it.
Meet the Artisan
Jun B'atz'
