This striking textile is a Guatemala icon!  It is called Corte and it is part of a Mayan woman’s traditional dress.  The unique pattern and texture is created on a foot loom by weaving together different hand-dyed yarns.  We love it for its heathered appearance and try to take every chance we can to re-invent it.  This bag comfortably houses your hair accessories for travel. To add modernity and whimsy, we professionally embroidered each one; “Good Hair Day” and we hope you always have a great hair day! We are certain it will become a staple in your packing routine for years to come. 

 Details:

• Material is 100% cotton, hand combed and naturally dyed in Guatemala
• Travel bags are constructed and sewn by our artisan tailors in Guatemala
• Drawstring closure with toggle
• Professional embroidery with stabilizer backing to ensure a tight and secure design
• Approximate size dimensions:10” wide x 14” tall
• Care instructions: machine wash in cold water on delicate cycle, lay flat to dry
• As with anything handmade, each piece is unique and there will be slight variations in size, color and design

This striking textile is a Guatemala icon!  It is called Corte and it is part of a Mayan woman’s traditional dress.  The unique pattern and texture is created on a foot loom by weaving together different hand-dyed yarns.  We love it for its heathered appearance and try to take every chance we can to re-invent it.  These travel bags come in a set, and to add modernity and whimsy, we professionally embroidered each one; “Wear Me” for clean unmentionables and “Wash Me” for unmentionables ready for the laundry. We are certain they will become staples in your packing routine for years to come. 

 Details:

• Material is 100% cotton, hand combed and naturally dyed in Guatemala
• Travel bags are constructed and sewn by our artisan tailors in Guatemala
• Drawstring closure with toggle
• Professional embroidery with stabilizer backing to ensure a tight and secure design
• Approximate size dimensions:10” wide x 14” tall
• Care instructions: machine wash in cold water on delicate cycle, lay flat to dry
• As with anything handmade, each piece is unique and there will be slight variations in size, color and design

School spirit abounds when you sport your colors with this irresistible 5 tier tassel! Clip it to your keys, your backpack or your rearview mirror and always be a fan! Made entirely in the Highlands of Guatemala from Lana yarn. We worked directly with our female artisan partners to design these game day pompoms, allowing an entire village to earn a fair wage while being able to stay home and care for their children.

Details:

• 100% cotton thread and 100% handmade
• Lobster claw clasp makes it easy to attach to your bag or keys
• Approximate size dimensions: 9 ½” tall x 2 ½” wide
• As each tassel is one-of-a-kind and handmade, there may be slight variations in color, size and design.

Transition to spring with our crisp and graphic black and white canastas! We believe classic designs and colors always rule the day, and these baskets hit both notes perfectly. Guatemalan women carry canastas to market and we were so inspired by its utilitarian simplicity. We set out to weave timeless style and functionality together and worked directly with a family of master weavers to create canastas that will take you to the market and beyond. Each canasta comes with a colorful pom-pom also handmade by the same family.

Details:

• 100% recycled plastic thread
• Plastic is widely recycled and environmentally friendly
• Lightweight, super-strong, impact and weather-resistant
• Large Canasta: approximate size dimensions:14” wide x 13” tall x 6” deep; handle drop: 6”
• Petite Canasta: approximate size dimensions:12” wide x 10” tall x 4” deep; handle drop: 4.5”
• Care instructions: wipe with a damp cloth
• As with anything handmade, each piece is unique and there will be slight variations in size, color, and design