guatemalan artisans

Your refrigerator will be bursting with color and life thanks to this set of four hand-crafted and hand-painted magnets designed by Guatemalan artisan Jose Arriola. The heart-shaped magnets are made from ceramic and embellished with bird, ladybug, floral and leaf motifs.

Handwoven in the traditional Pic'bil style, the Ixbalam Ke Women Weavers's newest creation captures the charming essence of the regional forests in the leafy details decorating this refined placemat. Made from cotton, the piece features a combination of orange and red hues arranged in the geometric pattern that decorates the accessory, whose white base tone allows for a sweet illusion.

Handwoven in the traditional Pic'bil style, the Ixbalam Ke Women Weavers's newest creation captures the serene essence of the regional forests in the leafy details decorating this distinguished placemat. Made from cotton, the piece features a combination of yellow and green hues arranged in the geometric pattern that decorates the accessory, whose white base tone allows for a graceful illusion.

Members of the Women United for Artisan Development group in Guatemala hand-weave this striped throw blanket from 100% cotton in shades of ivory, red and blue. Interspersed with the stripes are geometric, animal, floral and leaf patterns reminiscent of traditional Mayan motifs that make up a unique decorative accent.

A shiny garden in vibrant colors adorns this metalized wrapper cosmetic bag, handcrafted by Maria Isabel Ramos from Guatemala. Determined to spread an eco-friendly message, the artisan handweaves every detail, adding a zipper closure, a cotton lining and a convenient interior pocket.

The members of the Ranm Ixoqi' female artisan group work together to produce handicrafts and improve the quality of life for themselves and their families. Ranm Ixoqi' means "woman's heart" in the Mayan Kaqchikel language, and preserving Mayan customs is one of the group's goals. The Mayan weaving tradition uses the backstrap loom, a type of loom where one end is tied to something solid such as a pole or post and the other end consists of a strap that goes around the user's back. It is with a backstrap loom that this 100% cotton table runner is woven. Thread in ivory is used to create the table linen, featuring line motifs that form the image of a tree. The runner is finished with fringe on each end.