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Andres first learned hand embroidery, then taught himself how to do thread painting on a sewing machine. He uses photos of birds and butterflies that we have chosen from books or online as models for his embroidery. The fabric is hand-woven on backstrap looms, then placed in an embroidery hoop to stretch it during the embroidery process. He then “thread paints” the design using his sewing machine, moving the fabric in various ways to get the desired texture and effect. Quickly “painting” then changing the thread color and “painting” again, it is amazing how expertly he produces the embroidery. He then tailors the coin purse, adding zippers and linings. We have watched his work improve over the years, and nowadays he has reached the peak!
He usually is found wearing traditional men’s pants of Santiago Atitlan, mid-calf and embroidered with birds.
5.25” W and 4.25” H
Zipper closure
Extra zippered pocket on back 3.25” high and 5.25” wide
Cotton fabric handwoven on a backstrap loom.
Many colors of cotton thread and acrylic “brilliante” threads.
Lined.
Painted Bunting Beaded Bird Ornament
$12.00 USD
Unit price perPainted Bunting Beaded Bird Ornament
$12.00 USD
Unit price perOur Painted Bunting beaded bird 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!
A perfect gift for bird-lovers! Perfect as a key ring, backpack ornaments, and ornament 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 7/8" long x 1 1/2" high x 1" wide, with 1 3/4" beaded loop.
Andres first learned hand embroidery, then taught himself how to do thread painting on a sewing machine. He uses photos of birds and butterflies that we have chosen from books or online as models for his embroidery. The fabric is hand-woven on backstrap looms, then placed in an embroidery hoop to stretch it during the embroidery process. He then “thread paints” the design using his sewing machine, moving the fabric in various ways to get the desired texture and effect. Quickly “painting” then changing the thread color and “painting” again, it is amazing how expertly he produces the embroidery. He then tailors the coin purse, adding zippers and linings. We have watched his work improve over the years, and nowadays he has reached the peak!
He usually is found wearing traditional men’s pants of Santiago Atitlan, mid-calf and embroidered with birds.
5.25” W and 4.25” H
Zipper closure
Extra zippered pocket on back 3.25” high and 5.25” wide
Cotton fabric handwoven on a backstrap loom.
Many colors of cotton thread and acrylic “brilliante” threads.
Lined.
Pale Blue, Lilac, Jade and Beige Bamboo Chenille Handwoven Scarf 8 x 68
$54.00 USD
Unit price perPale Blue, Lilac, Jade and Beige Bamboo Chenille Handwoven Scarf 8 x 68
$54.00 USD
Unit price perOur 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.
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.
Pale Blue, Lilac, Jade and Beige Lightweight Bamboo Handwoven Scarf 8 x 68
$49.00 USD
Unit price perPale Blue, Lilac, Jade and Beige Lightweight Bamboo Handwoven Scarf 8 x 68
$49.00 USD
Unit price perHand wash in cold water with mild soap such as hair or baby shampoo, and rinse with fabric softener. Hang to dry. Iron as needed, using rayon setting.
Pale Blue, Lilac, Jade and Beige Lightweight Bamboo Open-Weave Handwoven Scarf 8 x 68
$49.00 USD
Unit price perPale Blue, Lilac, Jade and Beige Lightweight Bamboo Open-Weave Handwoven Scarf 8 x 68
$49.00 USD
Unit price perHand wash in cold water with mild soap such as hair or baby shampoo, and rinse with fabric softener. Hang to dry. Iron as needed, using rayon setting. With open-weave scarves, be careful not to get the tip of the iron caught in the weaving.
Pale Greens and Beige Bamboo Chenille Handwoven Scarf 8 x 68
$54.00 USD
Unit price perPale Greens and Beige Bamboo Chenille Handwoven Scarf 8 x 68
$54.00 USD
Unit price perOur 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.
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.
Pale Greens and Beige Lightweight Bamboo Handwoven Infinity Scarf 11 x 68
$55.00 USD
Unit price perPale Greens and Beige Lightweight Bamboo Handwoven Infinity Scarf 11 x 68
$55.00 USD
Unit price perHand wash in cold water with mild soap such as hair or baby shampoo, and rinse with fabric softener. Hang to dry. Iron as needed, using rayon setting.
Pale Greens and Beige Lightweight Bamboo Handwoven Scarf 8 x 68
$49.00 USD
Unit price perPale Greens and Beige Lightweight Bamboo Handwoven Scarf 8 x 68
$49.00 USD
Unit price perHand wash in cold water with mild soap such as hair or baby shampoo, and rinse with fabric softener. Hang to dry. Iron as needed, using rayon setting.
Pale Greens and Beige Lightweight Bamboo Open-Weave Handwoven Scarf 8 x 68
$49.00 USD
Unit price perPale Greens and Beige Lightweight Bamboo Open-Weave Handwoven Scarf 8 x 68
$49.00 USD
Unit price perHand wash in cold water with mild soap such as hair or baby shampoo, and rinse with fabric softener. Hang to dry. Iron as needed, using rayon setting. With open-weave scarves, be careful not to get the tip of the iron caught in the weaving.
Made with tender loving care by our talented team at UPAVIM, the Panda Skillet Handle Holder adds a dash of charm to your cooking lineup. Crafted from 100% cotton, it keeps your hands safe and sound while you handle hot skillet handles. With its clever design, this pot holder is both practical and stylish. Resembling a friendly panda, it boasts adorable embroidered accents that bring a fun flair to your kitchen setup. Whether you adore pandas or simply enjoy whimsical and useful items, this Fair Trade bear will surely put a smile on your face.
By purchasing from UPAVIM, you're not only getting a high-quality and stylish kitchen accessory, but you're also supporting UPAVIM Crafts' mission to empower women and families in marginalized communities in Guatemala. It's a fabulous way to make a positive impact!
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Hot Skillet Handle Cover Size: 6" L and 3" W. Long enough to fit most pot handles. Before buying, check your handle size. Removable handle cover slips easily onto hot frying pan & pot hand grips.
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High Heat Resistance: High quality sustainable cotton material; creates insulating layer of protection, keeping you and your family's hands from being burned. DO NOT use holder when coming in contact with open flames. Not intended for use in the oven.
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Multiple Uses: Pan handle holders for hot food has strong compatibility, suitable for most pot, cast iron woks, griddles, frying pans, skillets, oven trays, plates, the pot handle covers are general size, fits for most pot handle
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Easy to Store and Clean: The pot handle holder can be washed in the washing machine or warm water. Designed with a loop for convenient hanging storage.
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Unique Designs Printed: our Skillet Handle Covers are perfect for any event (Christmas, Easter, Halloween, Birthdays, Anniversaries, Housewarming, etc.) and are designed with UPAVIM's most popular fabrics.
Parrot (Large) Beaded Ornament
From $14.00 USD
Unit price perParrot (Large) Beaded Ornament
From $14.00 USD
Unit price perOur parrot 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
1" wide x 6" long (including tail) x 1 1/4" deep, with 2" high beaded loop.
Our beaded parrot 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 1/4" long x 1 1/2" high x 1" wide, with 3/4" beaded loop and key ring.
Our beaded parrot 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" long x 3" high x 1" wide, with 1" beaded loop and key ring
Andres first learned hand embroidery, then taught himself how to do thread painting on a sewing machine. He uses photos of birds and butterflies that we have chosen from books or online as models for his embroidery. The fabric is hand-woven on backstrap looms, then placed in an embroidery hoop to stretch it during the embroidery process. He then “thread paints” the design using his sewing machine, moving the fabric in various ways to get the desired texture and effect. Quickly “painting” then changing the thread color and “painting” again, it is amazing how expertly he produces the embroidery. He then tailors the coin purse, adding zippers and linings. We have watched his work improve over the years, and nowadays he has reached the peak!
He usually is found wearing traditional men’s pants of Santiago Atitlan, mid-calf and embroidered with birds.
5.25” W and 4.25” H
Zipper closure
Extra zippered pocket on back 3.25” high and 5.25” wide
Cotton fabric handwoven on a backstrap loom.
Many colors of cotton thread and acrylic “brilliante” threads.
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.
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.
Pastels Lightweight Bamboo Handwoven Infinity Scarf 11 x 68
$55.00 USD
Unit price perPastels Lightweight Bamboo Handwoven Infinity Scarf 11 x 68
$55.00 USD
Unit price perHand wash in cold water with mild soap such as hair or baby shampoo, and rinse with fabric softener. Hang to dry. Iron as needed, using rayon setting.
Hand wash in cold water with mild soap such as hair or baby shampoo, and rinse with fabric softener. Hang to dry. Iron as needed, using rayon setting.
Pastels Lightweight Bamboo Open-Weave Handwoven Scarf 8 x 68
$49.00 USD
Unit price perPastels Lightweight Bamboo Open-Weave Handwoven Scarf 8 x 68
$49.00 USD
Unit price perHand wash in cold water with mild soap such as hair or baby shampoo, and rinse with fabric softener. Hang to dry. Iron as needed, using rayon setting. With open-weave scarves, be careful not to get the tip of the iron caught in the weaving.
Our peace dove beaded ornament / 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
Peace Dove with Branch Coco Spirit Hand-Carved Coconut Shell Necklace
$12.00 USD
Unit price perPeace Dove with Branch Coco Spirit Hand-Carved Coconut Shell Necklace
$12.00 USD
Unit price perTwenty 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.
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 like friendship necklaces, i.e., leave them on 24/7, even in the shower. The tone of the coconut will evolve with exposure to moisture.
Peace Sign Coco Spirit Hand-Carved Coconut Shell Necklace
$12.00 USD
Unit price perPeace Sign Coco Spirit Hand-Carved Coconut Shell Necklace
$12.00 USD
Unit price perTwelve 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 like friendship necklaces, i.e., leave them on 24/7. The tone of the coconut will evolve with exposure to moisture.
Our beaded peacock 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 1/2" long x 3" high x 2" wide, with 1 1/2" beaded loop.
Peacock Beaded Ornament - Medium - Blue and Green
$19.00 USD
Unit price perPeacock Beaded Ornament - Medium - Blue and Green
$19.00 USD
Unit price perOur beaded peacock ornament 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 backpack ornaments and ornaments for the tree or table 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
5 1/2" long x 2 3/4 " high x 2 1/4" wide, with 2" high beaded loop.
Peacock Beaded Ornament - Medium - Blue with Gold Multicolor Tail
$19.00 USD
Unit price perPeacock Beaded Ornament - Medium - Blue with Gold Multicolor Tail
$19.00 USD
Unit price perOur medium beaded peacock ornament 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 backpack ornaments and ornaments for the tree or table 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
5 1/2" long x 2 3/4 " high x 2 1/4" wide, with 2" high beaded loop.
Peacock Beaded Ornament - Medium - Dark Golds and Iridescent Brown
$19.00 USD
Unit price perPeacock Beaded Ornament - Medium - Dark Golds and Iridescent Brown
$19.00 USD
Unit price perOur medium beaded peacock ornament 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 backpack ornaments and ornaments for the tree or table 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
5 1/2" long x 2 3/4 " high x 2 1/4" wide, with 2" high beaded loop.
Peacock Beaded Ornament - Medium - Rainbow with Blue
$19.00 USD
Unit price perPeacock Beaded Ornament - Medium - Rainbow with Blue
$19.00 USD
Unit price perOur beaded peacock ornament 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 backpack ornaments, and ornaments for the tree or table 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
5 1/2" long x 2 3/4 " high x 2 1/4" wide, with 2" high beaded loop.
Peacock Beaded Table Ornament with Fancy Tail Feathers
$39.00 USD
Unit price perPeacock Beaded Table Ornament with Fancy Tail Feathers
$39.00 USD
Unit price perOur peacock beaded table ornament is handmade by Creaciones Chonita, a group of 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!
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
Peacock Blue and Silver White Laura Beaded Bracelet
$12.00 USD
Unit price perPeacock Blue and Silver White Laura Beaded Bracelet
$12.00 USD
Unit price perOur beaded bracelets are handmade by Maya women artisans using the highest quality Czech glass beads and crystals, and durable 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.
Our bracelets close easily with a toggle closure: one end has beaded loops and the other a T-shaped piece that slips into one of the loops, depending on how tight or loose you would like the bracelet to be. All very sturdy!
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. She still has a Fair Trade beading group and 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
Durable professional beading thread
7 3/8" - 7 3/4" long and 1" wide
Not appropriate for children under three years of age.
Peacock Green Laura Beaded Bracelet
$12.00 USD
Unit price perPeacock Green Laura Beaded Bracelet
$12.00 USD
Unit price perOur beaded bracelets are handmade by Maya women artisans using the highest quality Czech glass beads and crystals, and durable 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.
Our bracelets close easily with a toggle closure: one end has beaded loops and the other a T-shaped piece that slips into one of the loops, depending on how tight or loose you would like the bracelet to be. All very sturdy!
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. She still has a Fair Trade beading group and 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
Durable professional beading thread
7 3/8" - 7 3/4" long and 1" wide
Not appropriate for children under three years of age.