guatemalan artisans

On a mission to combat poverty in her small village and create opportunities for women in her community, Guatemalan artisan Mirian Zet dedicates herself to creating beaded jewelry as a means of income and generating employment for others around her. Growing up on the shores of breathtaking Lake Atitlan, Mirian took inspiration from the wildlife and forest that blankets the Guatemalan highlands. Turning her love of nature into art, Mirian crafts these extravagant waterfall earrings inspired by the striking macaws that soar through the pure mountain air, utilizing red, yellow, black and white glass beads on sterling silver hooks.

Evoking petals, elegant loop patterns are tatted by hand using the frivolité technique. Guatemalan artisan Gladys Pichola crafts these earrings from nylon threads in a solid strawberry hue. The earrings swing from hooks of sterling silver.

These playful fish dangle earrings transform forgotten wood into wearable beauty, showcasing Julio Molina’s exceptional craftsmanship. The Guatemalan artisan rescues discarded timber, breathing new life into each piece with detailed openwork patterns carefully painted with natural dyes. Make your fashion choices count with these eco-conscious accessories finished with shiny sterling silver hooks that add a touch of luxury.

Delicate red seahorses dance from your earlobes, carved with precision from reclaimed palo blanco and trumpet tree wood by Guatemalan artisan Julio Molina. The negative space within each design creates an ethereal lightness, making these oceanic creatures appear to float in an invisible current. Attached to sterling silver hooks, these miniature marine treasures transform everyday moments into subtle celebrations of nature's elegant forms.

Dive into eco-friendly fashion with these stunning sea turtle-themed dangle earrings by Guatemalan artisan Julio Molina. Each earring features openwork accents from reclaimed wood that would otherwise be discarded. The delicate wooden contours paired with gleaming sterling silver hooks create a perfect balance of rustic charm and refined elegance. These lightweight accessories make a bold environmental statement while adding a touch of nature-inspired artistry to your outfit.