Guarani design cell phone pouch

I was able to make the sample I was weaving to practice the “Moisy” technique, which I learned from a Guarani weaver here, into a cell phone pouch. The Guarani use a simple vertical frame loom. I used my backstrap loom. 

The designs woven by the Guarani weavers in this technique reflect the lush vegetation of this humid lowland area of Bolivia. I cut and shaped the flap before weaving and simultaneously sewing a brown plain weave band around the edge. That was kind of scary. I thought the whole thing was going to end up in a frayed mess but it worked. The sides and strap are a narrow striped warp faced band.

Read more about my Guarani weaving teacher on my blog.