Modern silhouette, meet a vintage textile; the perfect marriage of old and new! We scour textile markets all over Guatemala and buy vintage textiles with the intent to create modern designs, so we can enjoy the textiles every day. This wallet is made from a vintage huipil, part of a Mayan woman’s indigenous dress. Use it as a classic wallet or a small clutch, but we hope it will remind you of the beautiful hands that made it as well as the beautiful Mayan woman that once wore it. It is truly a celebration of her culture and craft.

Details:

• Textile is a vintage cotton
• Fully lined with a zipper compartment for coins
• Approximate size dimensions: 8 ½” wide x 5” tall
• Care instructions: due to the nature of the textile, spot clean, taking care to blot, so as not to displace color
• As with anything handmade, each piece is unique and there will be slight variations in size, color and design

Modern silhouette, meet a vintage textile; the perfect marriage of old and new! We scour textile markets all over Guatemala and buy vintage textiles with the intent to create modern designs, so we can enjoy the textiles every day. This wallet is made from a vintage huipil, part of a Mayan woman’s indigenous dress. Use it as a classic wallet or a small clutch, but we hope it will remind you of the beautiful hands that made it as well as the beautiful Mayan woman that once wore it. It is truly a celebration of her culture and craft.

Details:

• Textile is a vintage cotton
• Fully lined with a zipper compartment for coins
• Approximate size dimensions: 8 ½” wide x 5” tall
• Care instructions: due to the nature of the textile, spot clean, taking care to blot, so as not to displace color
• As with anything handmade, each piece is unique and there will be slight variations in size, color and design

Nothing lends a pop of color like a pom-pom and these are full of charm and character. They are intricately sewn and each is adorned with a single pom and tassel. They are a favorite all year round and look great on a handbag, backpack or even to finish off a gift. Grab them while you can because they never last long!

Details:

• Made entirely in Guatemala
• Yarn loop to allow for hanging on a purse strap with ease
• Approximate size dimensions: 7 "- 8” tall
• 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 pom-pom tassel! Clip it to your keys, backpack, or rearview mirror and always be a fan! Each pom is made entirely in the Guatemalan Highlands from Lana yarn. We worked directly with our female artisan partners to design these spirit pom-poms, 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 pom-pom is one-of-a-kind and handmade, there may be slight variations in color, size, and design.

Who doesn’t love a pom tassel? And we think the bigger, the better!! They will add style and pop on a handbag, backpack, the rearview mirror of your car, or even to finish off a gift.  Grab one and gift one while you can because they never last long! 

 Details:

• Made entirely in Guatemala
• Yarn loop to allow for hanging on a purse strap with ease
• Approximate size dimensions: 10” long
• As with anything handmade, each piece is unique and there will be slight variations in size, color and design

This custom designed, screen printed t-shirt was created with a purpose of giving back in mind, and we hope it reminds you to be grateful, today and every day! Its soft, light weight, and modern slub fabric makes this t-shirt a daily favorite! Your purchase allows us to support the orphaned and vulnerable children Orphan Outreach serves around the globe.

Details:

• Bella Canvas poly/cotton short-sleeve t-shirt 3650
• Fabric: 50% polyester, 37.5% cotton, 12.5% rayon
• Classic fit crewneck in premium slub cotton blend
• Care instructions: wash in cold water on gentle cycle, dry on low heat or lay flat

Size chart for reference:

• S: Length- 27 1⁄2in / Chest- 18 7⁄8 in.
• M: Length- 28 1⁄2in / Chest-20 7⁄8 in
• L: Length- 29 1⁄2in / Chest- 22 7⁄8 in
• XL: Length- 30 1⁄2in / Chest-24 7⁄8 in.

This canasta (translated ‘basket’ in English) is the perfect way to pivot from sunny days to fall, seamlessly! Once again, we merged the simplicity of this utilitarian design with modern style, color and versatility. Its sturdy construction and size make it perfect for many uses. Whether it’s for the market, work, or gym, it will handle whatever you toss in it. Our collaboration with master weavers provides sustainable, dignified work to several families. Each canasta comes with a coordinating tassel handmade by the same family, but you can add other beaded ornaments from our Lake Atitlan collection, or a silk remnant from our Personal Accessories category.

Details:

• 100% recycled plastic thread
• Plastic is widely recycled and environmentally friendly
• Lightweight, super-strong, impact and weather-resistant
• Approximate size dimensions: 13" wide x 13" tall x 6.5" deep; handle drop: 10"
• 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

True art and craft combine to make this exquisite, one-of-a-kind, hand embroidered vintage ceremonial huipil. An incredibly rare find, this textile was created in San Mateo, Ixtatlan, located in the western highlands of Guatemala. Its brightly colored, hand-dyed cotton threads are hand embroidered on a double thickness of cotton fabric. This huipil is completely reversible, an indication of its value and rarity. The beautiful artisan hands that created this elaborate textile devoted up to one year to complete this masterpiece. They are no longer being produced due its complex construction and extensive hours of labor. This special piece would grace any home and make a stunning statement. Treasure it as well as the story it tells.

Details:

• 100% cotton threads
• Made entirely by artisan hands in San Mateo, Ixtatlan
• Approximate size dimensions: 40” w x 29.5” t, folded in half
• Due to the nature of the textiles, we recommend dry cleaning only