Guatemala arrives at Berlin Design Week with the exhibition Guatemala Designs by Hand, a proposal that celebrates the fusion of artisanal tradition and contemporary design. The exhibition invites visitors to discover the country’s cultural and creative richness, combining millenary heritage with innovation and sustainability through a curated selection of studios, artisans, and textile artists.
The experience features a capsule installation inspired by Tikal’s Temple I, “The Great Jaguar”, reinterpreted in aluminum and wrapped in textiles that integrate traditional techniques with digital tools. The two textile layers — a collective collage coordinated by the National Movement of Guatemalan Weavers and Weaving Color, created by Nebula Handmade — reflect a dialogue between tradition, modernity, and community.
Inside, a sensory installation with sound, imagery, and organic elements immerses visitors, connecting them with Guatemala’s landscapes, textiles, and cultural identity.
The project, developed by Idonika with architecture by Amarillo Studio for INGUAT, reaffirms Guatemala’s commitment to design as a vehicle to showcase its heritage, identity, and creativity.
