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Our Scarlet Tanager bird 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!

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. 

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.

Each scrunchy is made from elastic and covered in vibrant and gorgeous handwoven Guatemalan fabric. Our scrunchies make the perfect gift and are a great addition to any outfit! And best of all, they stay in your hair!

• 100% Handwoven Cotton
• Elastic Band
• One Size
• Assorted Colors - let us know any color preference, with second choice.
• Each sold separately

Our skilled UPAVIM team put their hearts into crafting the Sea Otter Skillet Handle Holder, adding a delightful touch to your cooking routine. Constructed from 100% cotton, it keeps your hands protected while handling hot skillet handles. Its clever design makes it practical and fashionable at the same time. With charming embroidered details resembling a lovable otter, this pot holder is the perfect addition to your quirky kitchen collection. Whether you're a fan of otters or just appreciate unique and useful items, this Fair Trade friend is sure to make a splash!

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!

• 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.
  
• 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.
  
• 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
  
• 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.
  
• 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.

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.

Our beaded seahorse 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 1 1/2" deep x 7/8" wide, with 1" beaded loop. 

Cooking is love made visible! What better way to send love than by giving the gift of our favorite kitchen items? 

The set includes:

• Macawood Measuring Spoon Set
• Festive Heart Pot Holder
• Macawood Tasting Spoon

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.

Handwoven Shadowed Jaspe Placemat will add a happy pop of color to the table, breakfast lunch or dinner. Mayan Hands weavers incorporate subtle traditional jaspe (also known as ikat) stripes into this multi-color design. Coordinating napkins and matching table runner and tablecloth available and sold separately. Handmade and fair trade.

• 100% cotton
• 14" wide x 20" long

Shadowed Jaspe Table Runner brings the vibrant colors of Guatemala to your table. This beautiful design alternates color gradations with jaspe (also known as ikat), a time-consuming resist-dyeing technique that creates a distinctive pattern. Handwoven on the backstrap loom with hand-knotted finish. Matching placemats and coordinating napkins available. Handmade and fair trade.

Bring joy and color to 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. Handmade and Fairly Traded. Available in 3 sizes. 

Our shark beaded key rIng 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

" long x " high x " wide with " beaded loop and key ring 

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.

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" wide

Not appropriate for children under three years of age.

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.

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 elastic

Not appropriate for children under three years of age.

This style works well for people with small to regular size wrists. 

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. 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.

Simple and efficient, the Simple Skillet Handle Holder is useful and practical. With our favorite Guatemalan hand woven fabric, adds a little zing to your kitchen. Protect your hand from hot handles with this handmade and fair trade item.

5 1/2" L x 2 3/4" W

100% Cotton

Assorted Colors

Handmade with recycled Corte, a traditional handwoven Guatemalan skirt fabric. Perfect for Father's Day or any other time! Black and white ikat fabric.

66" L x 2.5" W (at widest point)

100% Cotton

Due to the recycled nature, colors and patterns may vary. Please state any color preferences in the comments section of your order, and we'll do our best!

Hand wash only.

Our sloth 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" x 2", with beaded loop with 2" drop.

This straight-sided pine needle basket has colorful raffia accents.

• Pine needles with raffia
• Approximately 5.5" W x 2"H

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.

This cheerful Guatemalan snowmen and Christmas tree garland will add a festive touch to your home. Two stuffed, felted snowmen trimmed with Guatemalan fabric accents and three stuffed, felted Christmas trees are are strung on a sparkly beaded garland with hanging loops at both ends. The garland measures 52" L. The snowman and trees are approx. 4" H and , the trees hearts are 3" W. Handmade and fair trade. Garland: 52"L Glass and plastic sparkly beads Bead eyes Guatemalan fabric accents Handmade and Fair Trade

Our snowman beaded ornament /backpack charm is handmade by Creaciones Chonita, a group of Maya women artisans, using high quality Czech glass beads and professional beading thread. So cute with his top hat and colorful scarf! 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" high x 1 1/2" wide x 3/4" deep, with 2 1/4" beaded loop. 

Intricately crocheted kippah (yarmulke), rendered in natural cotton and soft floral tones.  Featuring an off-white pinwheel design in the center, bordered by a pattern in cream, tan, and soft pink colors.  Perfect for a wedding, bar mitzvah or bat mitzvah, and other special occasions. Our artisan partners share in the joy of your simcha when you purchase fair trade.

Some use an upside-down kippah on their bureau to keep their jewelry in.

• 100% cotton
• Approximately 6" diameter

Intricately crocheted kippah (yarmulke), rendered in natural cotton and soft floral tones.  Featuring a rose pinwheel design in the center, bordered by a pattern in cream, tan, and soft pink colors.  Perfect for a wedding, bar mitzvah or bat mitzvah, and other special occasions. Our artisan partners share in the joy of your simcha when you purchase fair trade.

Some use an upside-down kippah on their bureau to keep their jewelry in.

• 100% cotton
• Approximately 6" diameter

This solid-colored handmade necktie is woven from traditional Guatemalan fabric. They come in assorted colors and fit most adults. A Fair Trade item, this makes a great gift for graduations, birthdays or Father's Day.

Handwash Only; Lay flat to dry; Iron if needed

- 60"L x 3"W (at widest point/belt end)
- 100% Cotton Colors Available
- Assorted Handwash Only