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Quetzal Ornament - Felt and Repurposed Traditional Fabric
$19.00 USD
Unit price perQuetzal Ornament - Felt and Repurposed Traditional Fabric
$19.00 USD
Unit price perClick here to see more info about Escuela Puerta Abierta. We collaborate with this truly impressive innovative indigenous rural school in Santiago Atitlan. Mothers make the adorable felt ornaments, adding pieces of recycled traditional skirt fabric. That’s how they pay their children’s tuition! Handmade and Fairly Traded.
Felt, repurposed cotton traditional handwoven tube skirt fabric, some with mylar ("brilliante"), and polyester fiberfill.
Handmade, so no two are exactly alike.
The quetzal is the national bird of Guatemala. Come to Santiago Atitlan on Lake Atitlan, and go on a birding tour and see them!
7 1/2" x 3 1/2" x 1 1/2" with loop with 3" to 4" drop.
The design appears on both sides of the ornament.
Not appropriate for children under 3 years of age.
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.
Raccoon Ornament - Felt and Repurposed Traditional Fabric
$19.00 USD
Unit price perRaccoon Ornament - Felt and Repurposed Traditional Fabric
$19.00 USD
Unit price perClick here to see more info about Escuela Puerta Abierta. We collaborate with this truly impressive innovative indigenous rural school in Santiago Atitlan. Mothers make the adorable felt ornaments, adding pieces of recycled traditional skirt fabric. That’s how they pay their children’s tuition!
Felt, repurposed cotton traditional handwoven tube skirt fabric, some with mylar ("brilliante"), and polyester fiberfill.
Handmade, so no two are exactly alike.
5 1/2" x 4" x 1 1/4" with loop with 3" to 4" drop
The design appears on one side of the ornament.
Not appropriate for children under 3 years of age.
Rainbow 12-Strand Beaded Bracelet
$12.00 USD
Unit price perRainbow 12-Strand 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. 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
6 3/4" - 7 3/4" long and 1 1/8" wide
Not appropriate for children under three years of age.
Rainbow 24-Strand Beaded Bracelet
$15.00 USD
Unit price perRainbow 24-Strand Beaded Bracelet
$15.00 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. A number of the women who worked with her started their own groups. Now there is so much beading done in Guatemala that there are bead importers and wholesalers in Guatemala City.
Matching 12-strand necklace sold separately.
Czech glass beads and crystals
Durable professional beading thread
7 1/4" - 7 3/4" long and 2 1/8" wide
Not appropriate for children under three years of age.
29-30" long and 0.25" wide
Czech glass beads
Professional beading thread
Rainbow Celestina Beaded Earrings
$19.00 USD
Unit price perRainbow Celestina Beaded Earrings
$19.00 USD
Unit price perOur beaded earrings are super-popular! They are handmade by Maya women artisans using the highest quality Czech glass beads and crystals, durable professional beading thread, and stainless steel earring wires. 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 stainless steel earring wires are nickel-free and considered hypo-allergenic for the vast majority of people.
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.
Earrings are shipped in a gift box.
Czech glass beads and crystals
Durable professional beading thread
Stainless steel wire
Coated copper wire
The design is 1 1/2 "high and 1 1/16" wide, with a 2 1/8" drop from the earring wire.
Our 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 3/8" wide
Not appropriate for children under three years of age.
Our beaded earrings are super-popular! They are handmade by Maya women artisans using the highest quality Czech glass beads and crystals, durable professional beading thread, and stainless steel earring wires. 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 stainless steel earring wires are nickel-free and considered hypo-allergenic for the vast majority of people.
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.
Earrings are shipped in a gift box.
Czech glass beads
Durable professional beading thread
Stainless steel earring wires
1" long and 1/4" wide, with a 1 1/8" drop from earring wire.
Our beaded earrings are super-popular! They are handmade by Maya women artisans using the highest quality Czech glass beads and crystals, durable professional beading thread, and stainless steel earring wires. 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 stainless steel earring wires are nickel-free and considered hypo-allergenic for the vast majority of people.
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.
Earrings are shipped in a gift box.
Czech glass beads and crystals
Stainless steel wire
Coated copper wire
The design is 1" wide x 1 3/8” high, with a 2 1/4” drop from earring wire at earlobe hole
Rainbow Esperanza Dreamcatcher Beaded Earrings
$19.00 USD
Unit price perRainbow Esperanza Dreamcatcher Beaded Earrings
$19.00 USD
Unit price perOur beaded earrings are super-popular! They are handmade by Maya women artisans using the highest quality Czech glass beads and crystals, durable professional beading thread, and stainless steel earring wires. 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 stainless steel earring wires are nickel-free and considered hypo-allergenic for the vast majority of people.
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.
Earrings are shipped in a gift box.
Czech glass beads and crystals
Stainless steel wire
1 1/2" long and 1 1`/8 " wide, with a 2 1/4" drop from earring wire at earlobe hole
This finely crocheted kippah (yarmulke) has a navy center with narrow stripes around the outside in rainbow colors. Perfect for bar and bat mitzvahs, weddings, special ceremonies, and pride celebrations.
- 100% cotton
- Approximately 6" diameter
This finely crocheted kippah (yarmulke) has a white center with narrow stripes around the outside in rainbow colors. Perfect for bar and bat mitzvahs, weddings, special ceremonies, and pride celebrations.
- 100% cotton
- Approximately 6" diameter
Looking to spice up your kitchen with some color? Try adding some unique style with our Rainbow Kitchen Accessories Gift Set!
The set includes:
- Rainbow Guatemalan Woven Apron
- Rainbow Dog Skillet Handle Holder
- Rainbow Double-Ended Oval Pot Holder
Upavim products are all handmade in Guatemala and proceeds support their community school located on the outskirts of Guatemala City. UPAVIM Crafts is a proud member of the Fair Trade Federation.
Our beaded earrings are super-popular! They are handmade by Maya women artisans using the highest quality Czech glass beads and crystals, durable professional beading thread, and stainless steel earring wires. 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 stainless steel earring wires are nickel-free and considered hypo-allergenic for the vast majority of people.
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.
Earrings are shipped in a gift box.
Czech glass beads and crystals
Durable professional beading thread
Stainless steel wire and stainless steel earring wires
1 1/4" long and 1 5/16 " wide, with a 1 7/8" drop from earring wire at earlobe hole
Rainbow Margarita Beaded Bracelet
$19.00 USD
Unit price perRainbow Margarita Beaded Bracelet
$19.00 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 2" wide
Not appropriate for children under three years of age.
Rainbow Maya Gods and Symbols Hand-Embroidered Bracelet with Glass Beads Closure
$15.00 USD
Unit price perRainbow Maya Gods and Symbols Hand-Embroidered Bracelet with Glass Beads Closure
$15.00 USD
Unit price perHand-embroidered by Elizabeth's mom, using first-quality materials.
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!
First-quality cotton fabric handwoven on backstrap looms
First-quality cotton thread
Czech glass beads
Durable professional beading thread
7 3/8" - 7 3/4" long and 2" wide
Not appropriate for children under three years of age.
Handwoven Rainbow Placemat will add a happy pop of color to the table, breakfast lunch or dinner. Coordinating napkins and matching table runner and tablecloth available and sold separately. Handmade and fair trade.
- 100% cotton
- 14" wide x 20" long
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.
Our beaded earrings are super-popular! They are handmade by Maya women artisans using the highest quality Czech glass beads and crystals, durable professional beading thread, and stainless steel earring wires. 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 stainless steel earring wires are nickel-free and considered hypo-allergenic for the vast majority of people.
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.
Earrings are shipped in a gift box.
Czech glass beads
Stainless steel wire
1 3/4" long and 1 1/4" wide, with a 2 5/8 " drop from the earring wire. .
Our beaded earrings are super-popular! They are handmade by Maya women artisans using the highest quality Czech glass beads and crystals, durable professional beading thread, and stainless steel earring wires. 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 stainless steel earring wires are nickel-free and considered hypo-allergenic for the vast majority of people.
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.
Earrings are shipped in a gift box.
Czech glass beads
Stainless steel wire
The design is 1 1/2 "high and 1 1/16" wide, with a 2 3/8" drop from the earring hole.
These rainbow stripe scarves are perfect for wearing a scarf, a head wrap or a belt, or for using as a runner or wall-hanging.
Hand- or machine-washable. Iron on cotton setting if desired. Colors will not run.
Handwoven on a foot loom by a group collaborating with UPAVIM, an artisan cooperative of 85 (mainly) women, providing livelihoods, a school, after-school program, bakery, clinic, pharmacy and lab in a dangerous Guatemala City neighborhood.
8.25" x 80" with short fringes.
Rainbow Stripe Handwoven Fitted Cotton Mask
Rainbow Stripe Handwoven Fitted Cotton Mask
These beautiful masks are handmade with an outer layer of foot-loom woven cotton with an inner layer of cotton twill fabric. The elastic goes behind the ears. They have sewn-in metal (a coated paper clip) at the nose for a better fit.
The fabric is handwoven on large foot looms using jaspe techniques.
These masks are durable, washable and re-usable. Handmade by the small group of women organized by Candy, the Maya social work student who helped with the food and hygiene products distribution in Santiago.
Choose the size you would like:
Regular: 5.25" H x 9" W
Please note these masks are not medical grade or N95. However, they do follow the CDC's recommendations for cloth face masks. Follow all recommended face-covering guidelines. Wash after each use. Hand-wash or place in a garment bag if using a washing machine.
All mask sales are final, for hygienic reasons. Please wash your mask before use.
Rainbow Stripe Handwoven Pleated Cotton Mask
Rainbow Stripe Handwoven Pleated Cotton Mask
These beautiful masks are handmade with an outer layer of foot-loom woven cotton with an inner layer of cotton twill fabric. The elastic goes behind the ears. They have sewn-in metal (a coated paper clip) at the nose for a better fit.
The fabric is handwoven on large foot looms using jaspe techniques.
These masks are durable, washable and re-usable. Handmade by the small group of women organized by Candy, the Maya social work student who helped with the food and hygiene products distribution in Santiago.
Choose the size you would like:
Regular: 5" H x 7.5" W
Large: 6.5" H x 8" W
Extra Large: 7" H x 8" W
Please note these masks are not medical grade or N95. However, they do follow the CDC's recommendations for cloth face masks. Follow all recommended face-covering guidelines. Wash after each use. Hand-wash or place in a garment bag if using a washing machine.
All mask sales are final, for hygienic reasons. Please wash your mask before use.
Rainbow Stripes Lightweight Bamboo Handwoven Scarf 8 x 68
$49.00 USD
Unit price perRainbow Stripes 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.
This colorful fair trade kippah (yarmulke) features a swirl of rainbow colors. Intricately handmade by Maya women in San Pablo la Laguna, this crocheted kippah is perfect for a bar mitzvah or bat mitzvah, wedding, and other special ceremonies.
- 100% cotton
- 6" diameter
- Handmade in Guatemala
Beautiful bands of twenty colors are expertly combined for the popular Rainbow Table Runner. Perfect any time of day, any season. Handwoven on the backstrap loom, hand-knotted finish. Matching placemats and coordinating napkins available. Handmade and fair trade.
- 100% cotton
- 14" x 60" or 14" x 72"
- Cold water wash separately, line dry
Enhance your table with this colorful tablecloth, handwoven on a foot loom by our artisan partners in Rabinal. This sturdy cotton tablecloth will last for years and years. Coordinating napkins and matching table runner, placemats and coasters available—sold separately. Available in 3 sizes.
Rainbow Tree of Life Beaded Earrings
$19.00 USD
Unit price perRainbow Tree of Life Beaded Earrings
$19.00 USD
Unit price perOur beaded earrings are super-popular! They are handmade by Maya women artisans using the highest quality Czech glass beads and crystals, durable professional beading thread, and stainless steel earring wires. 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 stainless steel earring wires are nickel-free and considered hypo-allergenic for the vast majority of people.
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.
Earrings are shipped in a gift box.
Czech glass beads and crystals
Durable professional beading thread
Stainless steel wire
Coated copper wire
Natural stones
The design is 1 1/4" long and 1 1/8" wide, with a 2 1/8" drop from the earring wire at earlobe hole.
Our 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 3/8" wide
Not appropriate for children under three years of age.