gifts from guatemala (8 items)
Traditional Brilliance
Geometric Patterned Handwoven Cotton Backpack from Guatemala
Traditional Brilliance, Geometric Patterned Handwoven Cotton Backpack from Guatemala
Mirian Otzin
Inspired by the classic textiles of the Comalapa region in Guatemala, Mirian Otzin designs this stylish backpack. She works on a traditional telar de pie, or floor loom, diligently handweaving bright... read more$84.99Artist: Mirian Otzin
The Worry Doll League
Set of 12 Guatemalan Worry Dolls with Pouch in 100% Cotton
The Worry Doll League, Set of 12 Guatemalan Worry Dolls with Pouch in 100% Cotton
Lopez Garcia Family
Dressed in a variety of colorful dresses, 12 Guatemalan worry dolls are here to preserve ancient Maya traditions. Legend has it that the Maya Sun God gave princess Ixmucané the gift of solving... read more$25.99Artist: Lopez Garcia Family
Guatemalan Icons
Hand-Painted Quetzal Bird and Flower Coconut Shell Keychain
Guatemalan Icons, Hand-Painted Quetzal Bird and Flower Coconut Shell Keychain
Ricardo González
Ricardo Gonzalez decorates this enchanting keychain with two Guatemalan icons: the resplendent quetzal and the white nun orchid, which are his homeland's national bird and national flower... read more$19.99Artist: Ricardo González
Wide Tusk in Green
Green Jade Tusk Pendant Necklace from Guatemala
Wide Tusk in Green, Green Jade Tusk Pendant Necklace from Guatemala
Length: 20"
Zandra Lorena Sajbin
Hand-carved of natural green jade, a wide tusk centers this striking pendant necklace from Guatemala. Zandra Lorena Sajbin designs the necklace, housing the tusk in high-polish sterling silver. The... read more$119.99Artist: Zandra Lorena Sajbin
Green Ancestral Treasure
Faceted Green Jade Pendant Necklace from Guatemala
Green Ancestral Treasure, Faceted Green Jade Pendant Necklace from Guatemala
Length: 21.5"
Zandra Lorena Sajbin
For the indigenous people in pre-Hispanic times, jade, known as ya'ax chich, represented life, fertility, and power. Guatemalan artisan Zandra Lorena Sajbin works with this ancestral stone, which... read more$59.99Artist: Zandra Lorena Sajbin
Flowers of Comalapa
Zigzag Motif Handwoven Cotton Backpack from Guatemala
Flowers of Comalapa, Zigzag Motif Handwoven Cotton Backpack from Guatemala
Mirian Otzin
Inspired by the vibrant flowers in the Comalapa region of Guatemala, Mirian Otzin designs this fashionable backpack. She works on a traditional telar de pie, or floor loom, diligently hand-weaving... read more$79.99Artist: Mirian Otzin
Maya Globes
Set of 3 Mayan Jade Stud Earrings from Guatemala
Maya Globes, Set of 3 Mayan Jade Stud Earrings from Guatemala
Length: 0.3" x 0.3" W x 0.4" D
Zandra Lorena Sajbin
Polished globes of natural jade capture the spirit of the ancient Maya. Zandra Lorena Sajbin selects green, "apple green," and black jade to create earrings for every mood. Set in sterling... read more$129.99Artist: Zandra Lorena Sajbin
Happiness
Artisan Crafted Cotton Cosmetic Travel Bags (Set of 3)
Happiness, Artisan Crafted Cotton Cosmetic Travel Bags (Set of 3)
Aj Quen
Woven by hand, three lovely cosmetic bags feature stripes in strawberry, lemon and lime. "This design represents the happiness of our Guatemalan villages, and the people who have suffered much... read more$57.99Artist: Aj Quen