Beautiful Scarves Made By Widows of Guatemala’s Civil War
byFormed in 1987, the K’amolon K’i K’ojonel cooperative provides support to women left widowed during Guatemala’s violent civil war. Their mission is to create…
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Solace in the simple things after a life of loss
byHis mother was killed in the crossfire of Guatemala’s civil war. He was sexually abused at the age of 11 years old. But this…
Ring in Spring: Blossom in this Jewelry Collection
byAnd just like that, SPRING HAS SPRUNG! I don’t know about you, but I have been so ready for these longer and warmer days…
How One Sculptor’s Vigilance Keeps his Wife Alive
byMorneo creates alebrijes—magical creatures filled with color and expression. But his greatest work extends beyond the walls of his workshop to the daily…
How One Artisan Balances Woodworking With Conservation In His Local Forest
byGrowing up in the forests of Chimaltenago, Patricio Coroy was fortunate to play in the dense woodlands. But as he grew older, he noticed…
She harvests what others reject. But this artist is doing more than saving the environment with her work.
byAs an advocate for sustainability, this up-cycling bead-worker challenges us to open our eyes, not just to the plight of our planet, but to…
Balvina Huaytalla: Andean appliqué and the art of weaving dreams that tell stories
byThe possibilities are endless when a person faces high-risk decisions in life that may result in success or failure. When everything seems fraught with…
Stunning First Impressions: Tips for Decorating Your Entryway
byIn our society, first impressions hold a lot of weight. We put emphasis on sounding our best, looking our best, and being our best. The…
Alejandro Chavez, healing the pain of tragedy with Ayacuchan retablos
byAlejandro Chavez began learning the art of Ayacuchan retablos, or dioramas, at a very young age. But a war forced him to awaken from…
These Guatemalan Artisans Built Something Amazing Out of Their Deepest Despair.
byThrough their compassion, commitment, and creativity, Argentina and Francisco Figueroa teach us that a bracelet, a bowl, and an ornament can represent much more…