"By acquiring our products, you will be helping several families who have dedicated themselves to this work for many years, and you will have a product 100% made by the hands of Maya K'iche'."
“I am Juan José Ventura Peliz, originally from Chichicastenango. I was born in 1972 and I am the third generation in the elaboration of handicrafts as a profession. I consider myself an enterprising... read more

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Cheryl 05/22/2021
Quality and beauty

Nancy 03/10/2022
Beautiful!!
27 items by Juan Jose Ventura
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Guatemalan Peaks
Handwoven Multicolor & Black Cotton Shoulder Bag Tote
Guatemalan Peaks, Handwoven Multicolor & Black Cotton Shoulder Bag Tote
Juan Jose Ventura
"This design is inspired by my beautiful Guatemala and its imposing volcanic mountains," Juan Jose Ventura confides. Woven on the backstrap loom, triangles arise within zigzag motifs that... read more$49.95Artist: Juan Jose Ventura
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Geometric Mountains
Cotton Shoulder Bag with Multicolor Geometric Design
Geometric Mountains, Cotton Shoulder Bag with Multicolor Geometric Design
Juan Jose Ventura
Like the country of Guatemala from which this hails, this shoulder bag combines the black of volcanoes with the bright colors and geometric patterns of traditional textiles. This 100% cotton, loom... read more$59.99Artist: Juan Jose Ventura
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Scarlet Maya Mountains
Handwoven Colorful Cotton Cushion Cover on Scarlet
Scarlet Maya Mountains, Handwoven Colorful Cotton Cushion Cover on Scarlet
Juan Jose Ventura
Inspired by Guatemala's steep volcanic peaks, this cushion cover takes shape in colorful cotton. Sunrise orange, purple, yellow and blue find a complement in vivid scarlet. By Juan Jose Ventura, the... read more$47.99Artist: Juan Jose Ventura
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Red Maya Mountains
Handwoven Colorful Cotton Cushion Cover on Red
Red Maya Mountains, Handwoven Colorful Cotton Cushion Cover on Red
Juan Jose Ventura
Inspired by Guatemala's steep volcanic peaks, this cushion cover takes shape in colorful cotton. Honey beige, seafoam blue, brown, and navy find a complement in cardinal red. By Juan Jose Ventura, the... read more$44.99Artist: Juan Jose Ventura
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Antigua Market
Patterned Buff Cotton and Leather Belt
Antigua Market, Patterned Buff Cotton and Leather Belt
Juan Jose Ventura
Colorful cotton that has been woven on a backstrap loom distinguishes this pretty belt by Guatemalan artisan Juan Jose Ventura. It is crafted of full-grain leather in natural tan, with the... read more$42.99Artist: Juan Jose Ventura
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Diamond Stars in Leaf Green
Green Cotton and Tan Leather Belt
Diamond Stars in Leaf Green, Green Cotton and Tan Leather Belt
Juan Jose Ventura
Colorful cotton that has been woven on a backstrap loom distinguishes this pretty belt from Guatemalan artisan Juan Jose Ventura. It is crafted of full-grain leather in natural tan, with the... read more$34.99$31.49Artist: Juan Jose Ventura
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Diamond Stars in Turquoise
Hand Loomed Cotton and Leather Belt
Diamond Stars in Turquoise, Hand Loomed Cotton and Leather Belt
Juan Jose Ventura
Colorful cotton that has been woven on a backstrap loom distinguishes this pretty belt from Guatemalan artisan Juan Jose Ventura. It is crafted of full-grain leather in natural tan, with the... read more$44.99Artist: Juan Jose Ventura
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Woven Diamonds in Turquoise
Men's Hand Woven Cotton and Leather Belt from Guatemala
Woven Diamonds in Turquoise, Men's Hand Woven Cotton and Leather Belt from Guatemala
Juan Jose Ventura
Hand weaving is an ancient art in Guatemala, still practiced by the Maya and others today. Artisan Juan Jose Ventura has found a new use for this art, covering leather belts with a strip of 100%... read more$47.99$40.79Artist: Juan Jose Ventura
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Green Maya Mountains
Handwoven Colorful Cotton Cushion Cover on Green
Green Maya Mountains, Handwoven Colorful Cotton Cushion Cover on Green
Juan Jose Ventura
Inspired by Guatemala's steep volcanic peaks, this cushion cover takes shape in colorful cotton. Sky blue, purple, yellow and orange find a complement in emerald green. By Juan Jose Ventura, the... read more$49.99$44.99Artist: Juan Jose Ventura
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Sacred Black Mountains
Handwoven Black-Navy-Burgundy-Green Cotton Wallet
Sacred Black Mountains, Handwoven Black-Navy-Burgundy-Green Cotton Wallet
Juan Jose Ventura
Narrow triangles align along zigzag motifs inspired by the steep volcanic peaks of Guatemala. By Juan Jose Ventura, this handsome wallet depicts geometric shapes in handwoven cotton. Black and navy... read more$39.99Artist: Juan Jose Ventura
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Diamond Stars in Light Sage
Hand Woven Cotton and Leather Belt
Diamond Stars in Light Sage, Hand Woven Cotton and Leather Belt
Juan Jose Ventura
Colorful cotton that has been woven on a backstrap loom distinguishes this pretty belt from Guatemalan artisan Juan Jose Ventura. It is crafted of full-grain leather in natural tan, with the... read more$34.99$31.49Artist: Juan Jose Ventura
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Woven Diamonds in Olive
Olive Tone Men's Leather Belt with Cotton Decorative Strip
Woven Diamonds in Olive, Olive Tone Men's Leather Belt with Cotton Decorative Strip
Juan Jose Ventura
Hand weaving is an ancient art in Guatemala and still practiced by the Maya and others today. Artisan Juan Jose Ventura has found a new use for this art, creating leather belts covered in a strip of... read more$44.99Artist: Juan Jose Ventura
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Diamond Stars in Turquoise
Hand Loomed Cotton and Leather Belt
Diamond Stars in Turquoise, Hand Loomed Cotton and Leather Belt
Juan Jose Ventura
Colorful cotton that has been woven on a backstrap loom distinguishes this pretty belt from Guatemalan artisan Juan Jose Ventura. It is crafted of full-grain leather in natural tan, with the... read more$44.99$40.49Artist: Juan Jose Ventura
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Sacred Ginger Mountains
Handwoven Ginger Brown-Yellow-Aquamarine Cotton Wallet
Sacred Ginger Mountains, Handwoven Ginger Brown-Yellow-Aquamarine Cotton Wallet
Juan Jose Ventura
Narrow triangles align along zigzag motifs inspired by the steep volcanic peaks of Guatemala. By Juan Jose Ventura, this handsome wallet depicts geometric shapes in handwoven cotton. Black and ginger... read more$39.99Artist: Juan Jose Ventura
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Scarlet Maya Mountains
Handwoven Colorful Cotton Cushion Cover on Scarlet
Scarlet Maya Mountains, Handwoven Colorful Cotton Cushion Cover on Scarlet
Juan Jose Ventura
Inspired by Guatemala's steep volcanic peaks, this cushion cover takes shape in colorful cotton. Sunrise orange, purple, yellow and blue find a complement in vivid scarlet. By Juan Jose Ventura, the... read more$47.99$40.79Artist: Juan Jose Ventura
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Diamond Stars in Red
Hand Woven Red Cotton and Leather Belt
Diamond Stars in Red, Hand Woven Red Cotton and Leather Belt
Juan Jose Ventura
Colorful cotton that has been woven on a backstrap loom distinguishes this pretty belt from Guatemalan artisan Juan Jose Ventura. It is crafted of full-grain leather in natural tan, with the... read more$47.99Artist: Juan Jose Ventura
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Blue Mountain Peaks
El Salvadoran Colorful Blue Handwoven Cotton Clutch Handbag
Blue Mountain Peaks, El Salvadoran Colorful Blue Handwoven Cotton Clutch Handbag
Juan Jose Ventura
Rows of triangles in brilliant colors depict Guatemala's steep volcanic mountains. The rich visual textures are created by hand on the backstrap loom. Working with greens, orange and yellow, Juan Jose... read more$44.99Artist: Juan Jose Ventura
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Mountain Range in Shadow
Handwoven Brown-Blue-Purple Cotton Clutch Handbag
Mountain Range in Shadow, Handwoven Brown-Blue-Purple Cotton Clutch Handbag
Juan Jose Ventura
Tall volcanic peaks stand in orderly rows of raisin brown, green, blue and yellow in a bold geometric pattern. Working on the backstrap loom, Juan Jose Ventura weaves the colorful fabric and... read more$49.99Artist: Juan Jose Ventura
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Strawberry Mountain Peaks
Colorful Red Handwoven Cotton Clutch Handbag
Strawberry Mountain Peaks, Colorful Red Handwoven Cotton Clutch Handbag
Juan Jose Ventura
Rows of triangles in brilliant colors depict Guatemala's steep volcanic mountains. The rich visual textures are created by hand on the backstrap loom. Working with yellow, blue, pink and yellow... read more$44.99$40.49Artist: Juan Jose Ventura
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Mulberry Mountain Peaks
Colorful Purple Handwoven Cotton Clutch Handbag
Mulberry Mountain Peaks, Colorful Purple Handwoven Cotton Clutch Handbag
Juan Jose Ventura
Rows of triangles in brilliant colors depict Guatemala's steep volcanic mountains. The rich visual textures are created by hand on the backstrap loom. Working with mimosa yellow, blue, pink and green... read more$44.99$40.49Artist: Juan Jose Ventura
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Mountain Dream
Colorful Seafoam Green Handwoven Cotton Clutch Handbag
Mountain Dream, Colorful Seafoam Green Handwoven Cotton Clutch Handbag
Juan Jose Ventura
Tall triangles depict the steep volcanic mountains in Guatemala's highlands. Woven by hand on a backstrap loom, they take shape in marigold orange, raisin brown and shades of blue on seafoam green.... read more$44.99Artist: Juan Jose Ventura
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Woven Diamonds in Turquoise
Men's Hand Woven Cotton and Leather Belt from Guatemala
Woven Diamonds in Turquoise, Men's Hand Woven Cotton and Leather Belt from Guatemala
Juan Jose Ventura
Hand weaving is an ancient art in Guatemala, still practiced by the Maya and others today. Artisan Juan Jose Ventura has found a new use for this art, covering leather belts with a strip of 100%... read more$47.99Artist: Juan Jose Ventura
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Mountain Range in Summer
Handwoven Red-Blue-Purple Green Cotton Clutch Handbag
Mountain Range in Summer, Handwoven Red-Blue-Purple Green Cotton Clutch Handbag
Juan Jose Ventura
Tall volcanic peaks stand in orderly rows of vivid red, green, blue and yellow in a bold geometric pattern. Working on the backstrap loom, Juan Jose Ventura weaves the colorful fabric and transforms... read more$39.99Artist: Juan Jose Ventura
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Mountain Range in Spring
Handwoven Multicolor Cotton Clutch Handbag
Mountain Range in Spring, Handwoven Multicolor Cotton Clutch Handbag
Juan Jose Ventura
Tall volcanic peaks stand in orderly rows of raisin brown, green, blue and yellow in a bold geometric pattern. Working on the backstrap loom, Juan Jose Ventura weaves the colorful fabric and... read more$39.99Artist: Juan Jose Ventura
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Antigua Market
Patterned Buff Cotton and Leather Belt
Antigua Market, Patterned Buff Cotton and Leather Belt
Juan Jose Ventura
Colorful cotton that has been woven on a backstrap loom distinguishes this pretty belt by Guatemalan artisan Juan Jose Ventura. It is crafted of full-grain leather in natural tan, with the... read more$42.99$36.54Artist: Juan Jose Ventura
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Guatemalan Peaks
Handwoven Multicolor & Black Cotton Shoulder Bag Tote
Guatemalan Peaks, Handwoven Multicolor & Black Cotton Shoulder Bag Tote
Juan Jose Ventura
"This design is inspired by my beautiful Guatemala and its imposing volcanic mountains," Juan Jose Ventura confides. Woven on the backstrap loom, triangles arise within zigzag motifs that... read more$49.95$42.46Artist: Juan Jose Ventura
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Blue Mountain Peaks
El Salvadoran Colorful Blue Handwoven Cotton Clutch Handbag
Blue Mountain Peaks, El Salvadoran Colorful Blue Handwoven Cotton Clutch Handbag
Juan Jose Ventura
Rows of triangles in brilliant colors depict Guatemala's steep volcanic mountains. The rich visual textures are created by hand on the backstrap loom. Working with greens, orange and yellow, Juan Jose... read more$44.99$38.24Artist: Juan Jose Ventura
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Nancy
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04/16/2022
"No mens sizes"





XL = 36. Only womens sizes. Too small for low rise jeans.
Purchased Item:
Diamond Stars in Turquoise, Hand Loomed Cotton and Leather Belt
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Nancy
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03/10/2022
"Beautiful!!"





The weaving and colors on these cushion covers are exquisite and look gorgeous on my sofa! Im so happy I bought them!
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Cheryl
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05/22/2021
"Quality and beauty"





This pillow cover is lovely, quite festive, and well-made. The background, to me, is more of a muted khaki or light tan rather than a light grey but regardless, it suits where I plan to use it.
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Dazzling Tree of Life, Colorful Embroidered Floral Tree Grey Cotton Cushion Cover
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