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Our beaded dog 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
1 1/4" long x 1 7/8" high x 7/8" deep, with 1" beaded loop and key ring.
Our beaded dog 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
1 1/4" long x 1 7/8" high x 7/8" deep, with 1" beaded loop and key ring.
Dog Ornament - Felt and Repurposed Traditional Fabric
$19.00 USD
Unit price perDog 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.
Comes in a variety of colors. Let us know your first, second, and third choices in the Notes section when placing your order, and we'll see what we can do!
Handmade, so no two are exactly alike.
Dog Paw Print Coco Spirit Hand-Carved Coconut Shell Necklace
$19.00 USD
Unit price perDog Paw Print Coco Spirit Hand-Carved Coconut Shell Necklace
$19.00 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 24/7, including in the shower. The tone of the coconut will evolve with exposure to moisture.
Meet our Handwoven Boho Dog Pot Holder, a delightful fusion of tradition and functionality, skillfully crafted by talented Guatemalan artisans. This charming kitchen accessory, made from 100% cotton, brings a touch of whimsy to your culinary adventures while offering top-notch heat resistance. Each dog-inspired pot holder carries a unique personality, and your purchase helps support fair trade practices, empowering artisans worldwide. Discover a world of culinary delight and ethical craftsmanship with us.
Measures 7" x 7"
100% Cotton
Machine Wash and lay flat to dry
Our bestselling Simple Skillet Handle Holder now comes in the shape of a dog - how adorable! It is perfect for covering the hot handle of a skillet or pot and comes in a myriad of bright, beautiful colors. In addition, its tail doubles as a loop for hanging, how cute is that? As always.... Handmade and Fair Trade!
- 6"L x 2 1/2"W
- 100% Cotton
- Assorted Colors
How about this friendly pup with his bone? This adorable dog is from our newest series of animal ornaments. Featuring a little dog crafted from traditional Guatemalan fabric, holding a tasty Christmas bone. Fuzzy felt accents, bead eyes and realistic bone. There's also an elastic on the back of the pup so he doubles as a fun puppet! Includes a gold hanging cord. Handcrafted in Guatemala by UPAVIM Crafts and Fair Trade!
100% Cotton
Hand woven Guatemalan fabric trim
Approx. 3 1/2" tall, by 2 3/4" wide
Gold tone hanging thread
Dolphin and Wave Coco Spirit Hand-Carved Coconut Shell Necklace
$12.00 USD
Unit price perDolphin and Wave 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 24/7, including in the shower. The tone of the coconut will evolve with exposure to moisture.
Our beaded dolphin 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" high x 2" wide, with 1 1/2" beaded loop.
Our Double-Ended Oval Potholder provides dual protection from the heat and comes in a myriad of beautiful and vibrant Guatemalan fabrics! With two pockets on each end of the potholder, this item is sturdy and a great asset to any kitchen. As always, Handmade and Fair Trade!
9" L x 5" W
100% Cotton
Machine Washable
Heat Resistant Fabric
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.
Dragon Ornament - Felt and Repurposed Traditional Fabric
$19.00 USD
Unit price perDragon 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.
Comes in a variety of colors. Let us know your first, second, and third choices in the Notes section when placing your order, and we'll see what we can do!
The design appears on both sides of the ornament.
Handmade, so no two are exactly alike.
5" x 5 3/4 " x 2 1/8" with cord with drop length of 3" - 4"
Our dragonfly beaded ornament ring/backpack charm 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!
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 3/4" high x 3 3/4" wide, with 2" beaded loop.
Our dragonfly beaded ornament ring/backpack charm 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!
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
Durable professional beading thread
Dragonfly Coco Spirit Hand-Carved Coconut Shell Necklace
$12.00 USD
Unit price perDragonfly 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 24/7, including in the shower. The tone of the coconut will evolve with exposure to moisture.
Drum Set Coco Spirit Hand-Carved Coconut Shell Necklace
$12.00 USD
Unit price perDrum Set 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 24/7, including in the shower. The tone of the coconut will evolve with exposure to moisture.
Our beaded duckling 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" long x 1 1/2" high x 1 1/2" wide, with 1 1/2" long beaded loop.
Our eagle 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
Eastern Bluebird Beaded Bird Ornament
$12.00 USD
Unit price perEastern Bluebird Beaded Bird Ornament
$12.00 USD
Unit price perOur Eastern Bluebird 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.
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.
Eclipse - Sun and Moon Coco Spirit Hand-Carved Coconut Shell Necklace
$12.00 USD
Unit price perEclipse - Sun and Moon 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 24/7, including in the shower. The tone of the coconut will evolve with exposure to moisture.
Our beaded elephant ornament/key ring/backpack charm has its trunk up for good luck. This elephant 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
2.5" long x 1.75" high 1" wide, with 1" beaded loop.
Elephant Coco Spirit Hand-Carved Coconut Shell Necklace
$12.00 USD
Unit price perElephant 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 24/7, including in the shower. The tone of the coconut will evolve with exposure to moisture.
Emerald Green and Sapphire Blue Bamboo Chenille Handwoven Scarf 8 x 68
$54.00 USD
Unit price perEmerald Green and Sapphire Blue 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.
Emerald Green and Sapphire Blue Lightweight Bamboo Handwoven Infinity Scarf 11 x 68
$55.00 USD
Unit price perEmerald Green and Sapphire Blue 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.
Emerald Green and Sapphire Blue Lightweight Bamboo Handwoven Scarf 8 x 68
Emerald Green and Sapphire Blue Lightweight Bamboo Handwoven Scarf 8 x 68
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.
Emerald Green and Sapphire Blue Lightweight Bamboo Open-Weave Handwoven Scarf 8 x 68
$49.00 USD
Unit price perEmerald Green and Sapphire Blue 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.
This colorful fair trade kippah/yarmulke features concentric six-pointed stars and circles in shades of blue. Estrella means "star" in Spanish.
- 100% cotton
- 6" diameter
- Handmade in Guatemala
Eyes of the Buddha Coco Spirit Hand-Carved Coconut Shell Necklace
$12.00 USD
Unit price perEyes of the Buddha 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 24/7, including in the shower. The tone of the coconut will evolve with exposure to moisture.
Fairy Coco Spirit Hand-Carved Coconut Shell Necklace
$12.00 USD
Unit price perFairy 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 24/7, including in the shower. The tone of the coconut will evolve with exposure to moisture.