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100% Cotton Dark Blue Cushion Cover with Gray and Blue Lines, "Thoughts on Blue"

Made by an artisan group of weavers in Chimaltenango, Guatemala, this dark blue cushion cover is a high quality textile made with a foot loom. The... more

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Made by an artisan group of weavers in Chimaltenango, Guatemala, this dark blue cushion cover is a high quality textile made with a foot loom. The artisans are very interested and passionate about the preservation of the use of the foot loom to make textiles; another goal of theirs is to educate more women in this art and process, as historically the foot loom has been used mostly by men. This dark blue cushion cover features the same design on the front as on the back: thin looped lines in different shades of blue and gray. The back of the cushion has slit in which to insert the cushion.

  • 0.15 kgs
  • 0.3 lbs
  • 45.72 cm L x 45.72 cm W
  • 18" L x 18" W

  • 100% cotton
  • Cushion(s) not included
  • Hand-crafted item -- color, size and/or motif may vary slightly
  • Hand wash or machine wash separately in cold water
  • Made in Guatemala
  • Certified and shipped by our office in Guatemalaicon info
  • Product ID: 304405
Yama Aj Chixot Artisan Group
Yama Aj Chixot Artisan Group

Central America

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Empowering Women

Empowering Women

The Women's Empowerment badge is awarded to female artisans or artisan groups that are led by women.

Preserving Traditions

Preserving Traditions

The association prides itself on protecting and preserving the very long-standing tradition of weaving using a floor loom. The women have all learned this technique from their mothers or grandmothers, and plan to teach their daughters as well.

Confronting Adversity

Confronting Adversity

Unfortunately many women in this area have been affected by miscarriages and the loss of newborns. This can cause a woman to go into a deep depression. Together they overcome these tragic events and provide constant support for one another.

Enabling Education

Enabling Education

Thanks to the work of these women, their children have the opportunity to study and have a better future. As an association, part of their income is donated to school infrastructure.

Moving On Up

Moving On Up

The association has been able to grow and increase their sales, which is then passed along to the women and their families.

Caring for Children

Caring for Children

The Yama Aj Chixot artisan group enables women to make a fair wage that helps them support their children.

Microcredit Financing

Microcredit Financing

Yama Aj Chixot Artisan Group has received a $200 microcredit loan with 0% interest.

Job Creator

Job Creator

This association generates employment for more than 125 women.

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