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Colorful stripes decorate this Guatemalan jewelry case, accented with amethyst purple. Representing a collective of indigenous women, the Yama Aj Chixot Artisan Group hand-weaves the bag from cotton on the foot pedal loom. It unrolls with a magnetic snap to reveal a fabric lattice for hanging bracelets and chains. The zipper opens to reveal a lined pouch, perfect for storing smaller jewelry pieces.
You can find our cotton jewelry case 'Amethyst Berry' by Yama Aj Chixot Artisan Group in jewelry boxes categories such as Travel Friendly Rolls and Cotton Rolls. Enjoy exploring these sections for other Novica treasures.
Empowering Women
The Women's Empowerment badge is awarded to female artisans or artisan groups that are led by women.
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
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
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
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
The Yama Aj Chixot artisan group enables women to make a fair wage that helps them support their children.
Microcredit Financing
Yama Aj Chixot Artisan Group has received a $200 microcredit loan with 0% interest.
Job Creator
This association generates employment for more than 125 women.
"My hope is that we can live in a better world where women are always respected and loved (...) because one day she may stop producing, but she'll never cease to be what she is, a Woman."
Yama Aj Chixot Artisan Group was started by women from San Juan Comalapa in the year 2000. In the Maya Kaqchiquel language, Aj Chixot means "from... read more