Description: These cotton shawls, are perfect as a light wrap and can also be used as a throw on your couch, adding a rich color accent to your home decor. Available in an assortment of colors with a tassel finish and handwoven on backstrap looms by eight artisans from the village of San Juan Comalapa in Guatemala. The non-profit organization Mayaworks supports this and other artisan communities in the central highlands of Guatemala through loans, scholarships and assistance in bringing their products to market. Measures 72” long x 18” wide Handmade in Guatemala and fair trade imported. Mayaworks Artisan Story Guatemala Maya Works is a non-profit organization that works with many Mayan artisan communities in Guatemala. The organization works towards finding the right marketing platform for the artisans and their products. Maya Works believes in community development through economic development, and the organization’s ultimate goal is to overcome poverty and illiteracy and to create a fair marketplace where artisans may benefit directly from their work. Maya Works is associated with over 125 artisans in 6 communities around the central highlands of Guatemala. Apart from market support, Maya Works provides its artisan communities with literacy, skill training, scholarships and micro loans. Maya Works also provides opportunities such as meetings, workshops and international exposure for these artisans, which helps them build their business expertise. The various crafts produced by the artisan partners of Maya Works include, hand woven fabrics, home accents, napkins, aprons, crocheted bags, pouches and corn husk angels and dolls. Currently, Maya Works provides educational scholarships to 120 young girls from the artisan communities in Guatemala. Similarly, micro loans facilitated by the organization, help these artisans to improve their standards of living and expanding their business.
Price: 64.5 USD
Location: Batavia, New York
End Time: 2024-12-13T21:33:25.000Z
Shipping Cost: N/A USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Features: Multifunctional
Department: Unisex
Pattern: Striped
Country/Region of Manufacture: Guatemala
Material: 100% Cotton, Cotton
Brand: Handmade
Theme: Colorful
Type: Scarves & Wraps
Available Variations
Color: Green
Price: 64.5 USD
Available Quantity: 2
Quantity Sold: 0
Color: Purple
Price: 64.5 USD
Available Quantity: 4
Quantity Sold: 0
Color: Red & Black
Price: 73.5 USD
Available Quantity: 4
Quantity Sold: 0
