Our Story

Antigua Threads handwoven Maya belt worn on the streets of Antigua, Guatemala

Our Story

Woven by hand, built to last

Antigua Threads began with a simple belief: the things you wear every day should be made by real people, with real skill — and made to last a lifetime.

Guatemalan artisan hand-finishing a handwoven Antigua Threads belt at his workbench

The craft

Every belt, strap, and textile we make is handwoven on traditional foot looms by Maya artisans in the Guatemalan highlands, then built over a full-grain leather base and finished with solid antique brass hardware — materials chosen to age gracefully over decades of wear.

Maya artisan winding thread on a spinning wheel in a Guatemalan workshop

Every thread is spun, dyed, and woven by hand in the highlands of Guatemala.

The people behind the work

We work directly with the artisans who make our products, paying for skilled, dignified work rather than the lowest possible price. Every purchase helps sustain a craft passed down through generations — and supports the families who keep it alive.

Maya artisans holding handwoven Antigua Threads belts in their Guatemalan workshop
“No two pieces are exactly alike, because no two are made by machine.”
Antigua Threads founders Jack Totty and Turner Brennan with the Maya women who weave their textiles in Guatemala

The people behind the brand

Founded by Jack Totty & Turner Brennan

Antigua Threads is run by Jack and Turner, who work hand-in-hand with the Maya artisans who make every piece — building the brand around their craft and making sure the people behind it are paid well and celebrated for their artistry.

Carry a piece of Guatemala

Explore the handwoven belts

Thank you for being part of the story. — The Antigua Threads team