The technique of Maya backstrap weaving was developed in the western mountains of Guatemala before the arrival of the Spaniards. The technique involves weaving cotton threads with a pair of sticks that, little by little, form a canvas with the movement of the weaver to the rhythm of the back and forth of the rods. Henequen, being a fiber with qualities such as flexibility, softness, and durability, makes it the perfect raw material for working with this technique.