Hackey Sacks from Guatemala $ 15.00
Set of Three with Pouch Great for juggling or just kicking around, these Hackey Sacks were made by Mayan women from Chichicastenango, Guatemala. They are imported by Maya Traditions, a cooperative creating hope and economic opportunity for hundreds of indigenous people in Guatemala.
Country of Origin: Guatemala
Dimensions: 4" * 3" / ball : 3"
Guatemalan Baby Bib $ 16.00
Backstrap weaving is an ancient and highly-skilled technology that is passed on from mother to daughter. Every inch of fabric takes approximately one hour to hand weave! These wonderful backstrap baby bibs are made by women from the Solola Weaving Group in Guatemala. Maya Traditions has been working with this and other women’s weaving cooperatives and family businesses since 1988. This particular group of women joined together in 1985 after they suffered many losses during the war. As backstrap weavers, they are earning consistent income to help support their families. Maya Traditions has also developed several projects with the women, which have done much to improve their quality of life. The projects include health care for the women, including medicinal herbs, and education for their children.
Country of Origin: Guatemala
Dimensions: 10 1/3" across, 10 1/3" long; approx. 17" around neck
Guatemalan Shirt $ 49.00
Handwoven in Guatemala, these comfortable longsleeve shirts are imported by Maya Traditions, a weavers' cooperative creating hope and economic opportunity for thousands of people throughout Guatemala. These stylish shirts are produced into a textured fabric using the highly-skilled technique of footloom weaving which is practiced mainly by men in Guatemala. The shirt comes in black, Cream, and is available in medium, large, and extra large. All are 100% cotton.
Country of Origin: Guatemala
Dimensions: Choose size below
Nahuala Pillow from Guatemala - $ 59.00
The Nahuala Pillows from Maya Traditions are made by women from the Santa Catarina-Nahuala Weaving Group in Guatemala. This group of weavers creates intricate weft brocade designs inspired by nature, often passed down from ancestors. Consistent work provides a source of needed income in this rural village. Maya Traditions has been working with this and other woman’s weaving cooperatives and family businesses since 1988. The Nahuala Pillow is 100% cotton and comes pre-stuffed. The detailing and beautiful earth-tone colors combined with its comfort make the Nahuala Pillow a decorative and practical addition to any home!
Country of Origin: Guatemala
Dimensions: 16.5" x 16.5"
A Natural Hand-woven Kaisa Grass Basket from Bangladesh filled with:
All Global Exchange Gift Baskets are wrapped with love using 100% biodegradable cellophane and a colorful ribbon, as pictured on right.
Made by women from the towns of Vukanathi, Zenzelemi, and Siyaphambili in KwaZulu Natal, South Africa. Many of the women are the sole bread winners of their families, relying on basket weaving as their main source of income. Several of the older basket weavers from these communities have sent their children to college through the income they earned from basket weaving. These communities work in partnership with Khumbulani Crafts, a non-profit organization, whose mission is to contribute towards poverty alleviation in rural communities through the production, marketing and sale of traditional and contemporary craft.
Country of Origin:South Africa
Dimensions: Height: 10in Circumference: 32in (approximately)
To learn more about the Global Exchange’s visit to Khumbulani Crafts visit our blog
Country of Origin: Vietnam
Bowl Dimensions: Large: 12" x 10" x 4 1/2" Medium: 10 1/4" x 8 1/4" x 3" Small: 8 1/2" x 6 3/4" x 2 1/2"
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