The Backstrap Loom has been used for centuries by women of San Antonio Palopo. The materials needed in this method are simple primitive and mobile. Thus allowing women to work in various places. Threading the loom to create the beautiful and famous textiles used by the Maya is a complex and time consuming progress. A typical woman will weave roughly a yard a day depending on how much time she is able to spend weaving. The women use these looms to create the textiles used for Huipils, Fajas, Camina de Mesas and Cobre Camas (Blouses, Belts,Table Runners and Bed Spreads.)