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By purchasing a download of Balam Ajpu album, you are helping to support the rebuilding of Casa Kan, the home and cultural center of Tz’utu Kan, a member of Balam Ajpu Maya Hip Hop band. Once we receive your order, we will email you a link for a one-time download.

For more information including sample music clips, click HERE.

To donate to the cause, click HERE.

Help support the rebuilding of Casa Kan, Tz’utu Kan’s home and cultural center which was burned down in April of this year. All proceeds go to Tz’utu Kan, a member of the Maya Hip Hop band Balam Ajpu. Click HERE to read appreciations of the group’s work. Click HERE to read / learn about Tz’utu’s work to support Mayan culture and about the tragic burning of his house and cultural center. Please make a donation of any amount. Please note, this is not a tax-deductible donation.

To watch a video about the tragic Casa Kan incident, click HERE.

For more information, click HERE. 

• Pine needles, native grass, raffia
• 8 1/2"W at top, 8" W at base, and 2"H

Handwoven striped Mercado Bag is perfect to grab and go for a trip to your local farmers market or favorite grocery store. It's entirely crafted by hand - the cloth is handwoven on the traditional backstrap loom, side seams sewn by hand, and the hand-twisted fringe is gathered into a wrapped handle. Roomy with a drop handle to carry on your shoulder. Minor irregularities reflecting this bag's handmade nature should be considered part of its unique charm.

• 100% cotton
• 17" wide x 15" high; 30" handle (13" drop)

Our mermaid beaded ornament ring/backpack charm is handmade by Maya women artisans using high quality Czech glass beads and professional beading thread. Czech glass beads, when viewed under a microscope, refract light in complicated ways, leading them to be quite vibrant. They are durable, colorfast, and smooth.

Stuffed with recycled plastic bags to help it keep its shape!

Super-popular with kids and adults alike! Perfect as key rings, backpack ornaments, and ornaments for the tree or around the house.

Not appropriate for children under three years of age.

Beading in Guatemala expanded greatly after a beading artist came from California several decades ago and started a beading group in Santiago Atitlán, training the women to make high quality beaded items. A number of the women who worked with her have started their own groups. Now there is so much beading done in Guatemala that there are bead importers and wholesalers in Guatemala City.

Czech glass beads and crystals

Recycled plastic bags

Durable professional beading thread

Mermaid: 3 1/2" high x 1 1/4" wide x 1" deep, with 1" beaded loop and key ring

Our mermaid beaded ornament ring/backpack charm is handmade by Maya women artisans using high quality Czech glass beads and professional beading thread. Czech glass beads, when viewed under a microscope, refract light in complicated ways, leading them to be quite vibrant. They are durable, colorfast, and smooth.

Stuffed with recycled plastic bags to help it keep its shape!

Super-popular with kids and adults alike! Perfect as key rings, backpack ornaments, and ornaments for the tree or around the house.

Not appropriate for children under three years of age.

Beading in Guatemala expanded greatly after a beading artist came from California several decades ago and started a beading group in Santiago Atitlán, training the women to make high quality beaded items. A number of the women who worked with her have started their own groups. Now there is so much beading done in Guatemala that there are bead importers and wholesalers in Guatemala City.

Czech glass beads and crystals

Recycled plastic bags

Durable professional beading thread

3 1/2" high x 1 1/4" wide x 1" deep, with 1" beaded loop and key ring

Our mer-people beaded ornament ring/backpack charm is handmade by Maya women artisans using high quality Czech glass beads and professional beading thread. Czech glass beads, when viewed under a microscope, refract light in complicated ways, leading them to be quite vibrant. They are durable, colorfast, and smooth.

Stuffed with recycled plastic bags to help it keep its shape!

Super-popular with kids and adults alike! Perfect as key rings, backpack ornaments, and ornaments for the tree or around the house.

Not appropriate for children under three years of age.

Beading in Guatemala expanded greatly after a beading artist came from California several decades ago and started a beading group in Santiago Atitlán, training the women to make high quality beaded items. A number of the women who worked with her have started their own groups. Now there is so much beading done in Guatemala that there are bead importers and wholesalers in Guatemala City.

Czech glass beads and crystals

Recycled plastic bags

Durable professional beading thread

Mermaid: 3 1/2" high x 1 1/4" wide x 1" deep, with 1" beaded loop and key ring

Our merman beaded ornament ring/backpack charm is handmade by Maya women artisans using high quality Czech glass beads and professional beading thread. Czech glass beads, when viewed under a microscope, refract light in complicated ways, leading them to be quite vibrant. They are durable, colorfast, and smooth.

Stuffed with recycled plastic bags to help it keep its shape!

Super-popular with kids and adults alike! Perfect as key rings, backpack ornaments, and ornaments for the tree or around the house.

Not appropriate for children under three years of age.

Beading in Guatemala expanded greatly after a beading artist came from California several decades ago and started a beading group in Santiago Atitlán, training the women to make high quality beaded items. A number of the women who worked with her have started their own groups. Now there is so much beading done in Guatemala that there are bead importers and wholesalers in Guatemala City.

Czech glass beads and crystals

Recycled plastic bags

Durable professional beading thread

3 1/2" high x 1 1/4" wide x 1" deep, with 1" beaded loop and key ring

Our merman beaded ornament ring/backpack charm is handmade by Maya women artisans using high quality Czech glass beads and professional beading thread. Czech glass beads, when viewed under a microscope, refract light in complicated ways, leading them to be quite vibrant. They are durable, colorfast, and smooth.

Stuffed with recycled plastic bags to help it keep its shape!

Super-popular with kids and adults alike! Perfect as key rings, backpack ornaments, and ornaments for the tree or around the house.

Not appropriate for children under three years of age.

Beading in Guatemala expanded greatly after a beading artist came from California several decades ago and started a beading group in Santiago Atitlán, training the women to make high quality beaded items. A number of the women who worked with her have started their own groups. Now there is so much beading done in Guatemala that there are bead importers and wholesalers in Guatemala City.

Czech glass beads and crystals

Recycled plastic bags

Durable professional beading thread

3 1/2" high x 1 1/4" wide x 1" deep, with 1" beaded loop and key ring

The Micaela Basket features a variety of delicate raffia stitches on coils of pine needles and pajón, a native grass that grows in the highlands of Guatemala. The central circle transitions to a square basket thanks to open corners. Indigo blue raffia and pine needles accent the lovely design, which is both decorative and entirely functional. 

• Pine needles, pajón, raffia
• 8.5" x 8.5" x 2"

This cat trivet is allowed on the table all the time! Practical and adorable, these trivets can be warmed in the microwave. Perfect to use on a marble or any other countertop of tabletop, to keep your beverage warm longer. The scent of cinnamon and cloves inside is released by the heat and will make your house smell wonderful! Made from 100% hand-woven Guatemalan fabric, this handmade and Fair Trade item is an Eco-friendly way to enjoy coffee, tea, etc.

Cotton hand-woven fabric stuffed with rice, cinnamon and cloves.

Approx. 4" x 5"

Microwaveable

Hand Wash Only 

This puppy trivet is allowed on the table all the time! Practical and adorable, these trivets can be warmed in the microwave. Perfect to use on a marble or any other countertop of tabletop, to keep your beverage warm longer. The scent of cinnamon and cloves inside is released by the heat and will make your house smell wonderful! Made from 100% hand-woven Guatemalan fabric, this handmade and Fair Trade item is an Eco-friendly way to enjoy coffee, tea, etc.

Cotton hand-woven fabric stuffed with rice, cinnamon and cloves.

Approx. 4" x 5"

Microwaveable

Hand Wash Only 

This beautiful coiled spiced trivet keeps your beverage, kettle, or plate warm while releasing the scent of cinnamon and cloves. Made from 100% hand-woven Guatemalan fabric, this handmade and Fair Trade item is an Eco-friendly way to keep your food and beverages warm!

7 1/2" Diameter

100% Handwoven Cotton, Rice, Cinnamon and Cloves

Microwavable

Hand Wash Only

Our Medium Spiral Trivets are a best seller! Covered in handmade Guatemalan fabric, this microwaveable miracle releases the scent of cinnamon and cloves when warmed. Handmade and Fair Trade, this beauty keeps your food or kettle warm! 

5 1/2" Diameter

100% handwoven cotton fabric, rice, cinnamon, cloves

Hand wash only

This beautiful coiled spiced trivet keeps your beverage warm while releasing the scent of cinnamon and cloves. Made from 100% hand-woven Guatemalan fabric, this handmade and Fair Trade item is an Eco-friendly way to enjoy coffee, tea, etc!

Handwoven cotton fabric, rice, cinnamon, cloves

4" Diameter

Microwaveable

Hand Wash Only 

Protect your fingers and keep foods warm with this reversible bowl cozy. The quilted fabric is microwave safe and made from 100% cotton. Reversible with traditional Guatemalan Fabric and a coordinating solid color. Also great for ice cream and cold dishes! Fits most standard sized bowls. Handmade and Fair Trade.

8" W x 2" H

100% Cotton

Reversible Assorted Colors

Need hand sanitizer on the go? UPAVIM Crafts has you covered with our new Mini Hand Sanitizer Holders! These adorable little bags are perfect for any travel-size hand sanitizer and are handmade from traditional Guatemalan Corte fabrics. The adjustable elastic band around the top of the bag also doubles as an attachment for bags or purses - how perfect! As always, Handmade and Fair Trade! Each one is unique but please specify color preference.

• Elastic band 
• Cotton bag
• 4'' tall
• Assorted colors
• Hand sanitizer not included

Our Mini Children of the World Notepads make a wonderful stocking stuffer or gift for students and co-workers. Each notepad of unlined paper is covered in handwoven Guatemalan fabric and decorated with a friendly circle of 16 Worry Dolls dressed in traditional garb. 

• Cover: 4 1/2"H x 3"W
• Worry Dolls (Hand-painted): 3/4"H x 1/4"W
• Unlined Pad of Paper: 4"H x 2 3/4"W
• 100% Cotton Fabric
• Assorted Colors

This Miniature Pine Needle Bowl Basket with Rim is handcrafted from pine needles stitched together with raffia. Its bowl shape is great for little treasures like rings or earrings on your night table. It is also wonderful for gifting another small item. It's a small gem that contains all the elements of a bigger basket. Sold individually. 

• Approximately 3" opening and 1 1/2" tall
• Pine needles and raffia

This miniature nativity scene is made from recycled corte fabric. Corte is a traditional Guatemalan skirt fabric worn by Mayan women. Joseph stands just under 3" tall, Mary is approximately 2.5" tall, and Baby Jesus in his manger is 2" long. Eco-friendly, handmade and fair trade. 

Twelve years ago we met Rafael selling his beautiful hand-carved coconut shell jewelry to tourists on the shore of Lake Atitlán. Eliza and her mom visited Rafael and his family and watched in marvel as he showed us the entire process of creating a necklace. We then worked with him to develop a line of over 100 designs. We continue to add new designs to the website every week. Suggestions? Let us know!

Each piece is approximately 1.25” in diameter. There is some variation in the tone of the natural coconut shell. There is also some variation in the metal ring. Each pendant is attached to an adjustable black necklace cord.

You can wear these 24/7, including in the shower. The tone of the coconut will evolve with exposure to moisture.

• 100% cotton
• Approximately 6" diameter

Our beaded moose ornament/key ring/backpack charm is handmade by Maya women artisans using high quality Czech glass beads and professional beading thread. Czech glass beads, when viewed under a microscope, refract light in complicated ways, leading them to be quite vibrant. They are durable, colorfast, and smooth.

Stuffed with recycled plastic bags to help it keep its shape!

Super-popular with kids and adults alike! Perfect as key rings, backpack ornaments, and ornaments for the tree or around the house.

Not appropriate for children under three years of age.

Beading in Guatemala expanded greatly after a beading artist came from California several decades ago and started a beading group in Santiago Atitlán, training the women to make high quality beaded items. A number of the women who worked with her have started their own groups. Now there is so much beading done in Guatemala that there are bead importers and wholesalers in Guatemala City.

Czech glass beads and crystals

Recycled plastic bags

Durable professional beading thread

3 7/4" long  x 2 1/4" wide x 1 1/2" deep, with 1 1/2" beaded loop

Twelve years ago we met Rafael selling his beautiful hand-carved coconut shell jewelry to tourists on the shore of Lake Atitlán. Eliza and her mom visited Rafael and his family and watched in marvel as he showed us the entire process of creating a necklace. We then worked with him to develop a line of over 100 designs. We continue to add new designs to the website every week. Suggestions? Let us know!

Each piece is approximately 1.25” in diameter. There is some variation in the tone of the natural coconut shell. There is also some variation in the metal ring. Each pendant is attached to an adjustable black necklace cord.

You can wear these 24/7, including in the shower. The tone of the coconut will evolve with exposure to moisture.

Rich, deep colors to accent the table, whether the occasion is casual or elegant.  Featuring narrow solid stripes with even narrower jaspe (ikat) stripes for visual interest. Coordinating table runner and napkins available.

• 100% cotton
• 14" wide x 20" long

Bring rich and earthy shades to enhance your daily dining experience. Our artisan partners weave traditional stripe and jaspe design from the Sololá region in warm colors that complement our pine needle baskets. Hand-twisted fringe. Coordinating placemats and napkins available.

• 100% cotton
• 72" long plus fringe
• Cold water wash, line dry

Our scarves are gorgeous, comfortable, of the highest quality, and affordable. They drape beautifully. Suitable for wearing as an outdoor winter scarf or indoor ornamental scarf. They are colorfast and the chenille will not rub off onto your clothing.

These scarves are handmade by a 180-woman weavers' cooperative in Guatemala who have been working together for over 30 years. The process of making a scarf is labor intensive. The 100% bamboo chenille is wound into skeins on a hand-powered machine, then hand-dyed with dyes imported from the US. The yarn is then warped onto a warping board. The scarf is then handwoven on a traditional backstrap loom, a process which often takes a full day of work. The chenille is made from sustainably-grown organic bamboo thread in China.

Product Care
Hand wash in cold water with mild soap such as hair or baby shampoo, lay flat until almost dry, then “fluff up” briefly (three minutes) with a fabric softener sheet in a dryer set on low-heat gentle.

Always use fabric softener and minimize agitation and heat. Agitation will eventually remove the pile from the chenille and the tassels, and tangle the tassels. Heat could shrink your item.

For creases or a too-worn look, freshen up by spritzing with water and drying as above. Or hang in a steamy bathroom.

The fabric has already been washed by hand and dried as above, in Guatemala.

Or you may professionally dry clean your scarf.