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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

1" 1/4 wide and 1 1/2" long, with a 2 1/4" drop from earring wire at earlobe hole

30" long and 0.25" wide

Czech glass beads

Professional beading thread

Stunning Celestina Basket handcrafted of pine needles and pajon (a native grass of Guatemala) bound together in an intricate design executed in both natural and dyed raffia. Wide shallow bowl basket with gently sloping sides is wonderful to display, it's functional as well. Handmade and fair trade.

• Pine needles and raffia
• 14" wide, 2" high

Our chameleon ("gamaleon" in Spanish) 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.

Colors vary: green, red, blue. 

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. 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

Recycled plastic bags

Durable professional beading thread

Handwoven Christmas Table Runner will enhance your holiday table. Mayan Hands weavers incorporate a variety of intricately-woven and textured stripes in shades of green, white and gold onto a red background, then finish it with a hand-knotted fringe. Handmade and fair trade.

• 100% cotton with metallic gold accent threads
• 14"W x 60"L
• Cold water wash, line dry

Our Christmas tree 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

2 1/2" high x 1 3/4" wide x 7/8" deep, with2" long beaded loop. 

Keep your eyeglasses or sunglasses where you can find them with this fun and colorful handwoven Cinta Eyeglass Strap. Assorted colors. Handmade and fair trade.

• 100% cotton
• 1/4" wide x 24" long

Redesigning your kitchen while you're stuck inside? Try adding some classic blues with these functional kitchen goods!

The set includes:

• Oven Mitt
• Pocket Pot Holder
• Skillet Handle 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 clownfish 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

2 3/8" long x 1 3/4" high x 1 1/2" wide, with 2" beaded loop. 

Our cocktiel 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

" long x " high, with beaded loop. 

Our cockatoo 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 1/4" long x 4" high x 1" wide, with 1" beaded loop and key ring. 

It's not just a coffee scoop, it's a coffee coffee scoop! This natural wood coffee scoop is hand-carved from the reclaimed roots of coffee bushes by artisans in Guatemala. Pair with one of our coffee mugs for a great gift for your favorite coffee lover. Each is unique—no two are exactly alike! Handmade and Fair Trade.

Approx. 7 /12" L
Scoop is approx. 2" W x 1/2" D
Includes convenient hanging hole
Due to the handmade nature measurements will vary

Natural wooden sugar bowls -- each one is unique! It's a sugar bowl with lid and spoon. These handmade wooden boxes are carved by artisans in Guatemala using reclaimed wood from the roots of coffee bushes. Each is unique, no two are exactly alike! Handmade and Fair Trade. Measures approximately 2 3/4" H, 3" W. Spoons measure approximately 4" L.

Set includes one pot, lid and spoon
Crafted from reclaimed coffee roots
Due to the handmade nature of this product, exact measurements may vary slightly.

Gorgeous natural wood scoops are hand-carved by artisans in Guatemala using reclaimed wood from the roots of coffee bushes . Perfect for scooping flour, rice or beans. These make a wonderful gift. Each is unique, no two are exactly alike! Handmade and Fair Trade.

Approx. 5" L
Scoop is approx. 2" W x 1" D
Due to the handmade nature measurements will vary

Hang your keys, ID badge, or name tags on this colorful Guatemalan "Cinta" lanyard! Tightly handwoven in multiple colors. Each one has a unique, intricate, and distinctive design. This handmade and Fairly Traded cotton lanyard is sure to set you apart from the crowd! 

• 17" long
• 34" Circumference
• 1/2" W
• Metal Clasp: 2 1/2" long
• 100% Cotton
• Choose your color combination

This hand-crocheted hacky sack is great for kicking, juggling, throwing around, or just to display in a bowl! Each sack is one of a kind - let us choose for you!

• 2" H x 2 1/2" W
• Sold individually
• Assorted colors and patterns

This distinctive Colorful Notebook Portfolio is a great gift for students and businesspeople. Portfolio front and pack cover features handwoven fabric with leather trim. Interior features two interior pockets: contrasting left pocket (which matches portfolio exterior) and right slot into which notepad (included) is inserted; loop for pen (not included). Assorted patterns. 

• 9 1/4"W x 12"L
• 100% cotton exterior, leather trim

Made from recycled and re-purposed scraps of fabric, our Eco-friendly clerical stole (or academic graduation sash) has a V-Neck that lays flat on the back for a comfortable fit. It's accented with golden thread and backed by complementary solid-colored fabric. Our stoles are truly beautiful, intricate, and creative pieces of art! Handmade and Fair Trade, this stole makes a powerful statement.

• 50"L x 5"W
• 100% Recycled Fabric
• 100% Cotton
• Colors: Green/Multi

Made from recycled and re-purposed scraps of fabric, our Eco-friendly clerical stole (or graduation stole) has a V-Neck that lays flat on the back for a comfortable fit. It's accented with golden thread and backed by complementary solid-colored fabric. Our stoles are truly beautiful, intricate, and creative pieces of art! Handmade and Fair Trade, this stole makes a powerful statement.

• 50" L x 5" W
• 100% Recycled Fabric
• 100% Cotton
• Colors: Purple/Multi

Made from recycled and re-purposed scraps of fabric, our Eco-friendly clerical stole (or academic graduation sash) has a V-Neck that lays flat on the back for a comfortable fit. It's accented with golden thread and backed by complementary solid-colored fabric. Our stoles are truly beautiful, intricate, and creative pieces of art! Handmade and Fair Trade, this stole makes a powerful statement.

• 50" L x 5" W
• 100% Recycled Fabric
• 100% Cotton
• Colors: Green/Multi

Made from recycled and re-purposed scraps of fabric, our Eco-friendly clerical stole (graduation stole) has a V-Neck that lays flat on the back for a comfortable fit. It's accented with golden thread and backed by complementary solid-colored fabric. Our stoles are truly beautiful, intricate, and creative pieces of art! Handmade and Fair Trade, this stole makes a powerful statement.

• 50" L x 5" W 
• 100% Recycled Fabric
• 100% Cotton
• Colors: Red/Rainbow

Made from recycled and re-purposed scraps of fabric, our Eco-friendly clerical stole (or academic graduation sash) has a V-Neck that lays flat on the back for a comfortable fit. It's accented with golden thread and backed by complementary solid-colored fabric. Our stoles are truly beautiful, intricate, and creative pieces of art! Handmade and Fair Trade, this stole makes a powerful statement.

• 50" L x 5" W
• 100% Recycled Fabric
• 100% Cotton
• Colors: Red/Multi

Made from recycled and re-purposed scraps of fabric, our Eco-friendly white clerical stole (graduation stole) has a V-Neck that lays flat on the back for a comfortable fit. It's accented with golden thread and backed by complementary solid-colored fabric. Our stoles are truly beautiful, intricate, and creative pieces of art! Handmade and Fair Trade, this stole makes a powerful statement.

• 50" L x 5" W 
• 100% Recycled Fabric
• 100% Cotton
• Colors: White/Silver/Gold

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.

Click here for another explanation regarding care of chenille.

Or you may professionally dry clean your scarf.