Crafts for the Home

Handwoven Red Solola Placemat will add a happy pop of color to the table, breakfast lunch or dinner. Mayan Hands weavers incorporate their traditional weaving techniques into this multi-color design. Coordinating napkins and matching table runner and tablecloth available and sold separately. 

• 100% cotton
• 14" wide x 20" long

Lively Red Sololá Table Runner features a very traditional pattern from the region around Lake Atitlan interpreted with a modern sensibility. One of our most popular designs, handwoven on the backstrap loom. Matching placemats and coordinating napkins available. Handmade and fair trade.

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.

The Rosa Basket is made with pine needles bound together in an intricate design executed in raffia. It's both practical and beautiful.  Handmade and fair trade.

• Pine needles and raffia
• 10" x 8" wide top opening; 6 3/4" x 4 1/2" wide at base; 3 1/4"H

Deep Pine Needle Basket can contain an abundance of fruit or a knitting project, but you may want to keep it empty so you can admire the decorative lattice corners. Handmade and fair trade. 

• Pine needles and raffia (natural and dyed)
• Base: 7" Top Width: 11" Height: 4 3/4"

Lovely subtle tones and handwoven texture to enhance any meal, any time of day. Features solid stripes in soft sand and sage in a variety of widths, with traditional peine ("comb") stripes providing even more visual interest.  Pair with matching table runner, handwoven napkins, and brocade coasters from our Madre Tierra collection for a complete table setting.

• 100% cotton
• 14" wide x 20" long

Lovely subtle tones and handwoven texture to enhance any meal, any time of day. Features solid stripes in soft sand and sage in a variety of widths, with traditional peine ("comb") stripes providing even more visual interest. Hand-twisted fringe. Handwoven on the traditional backstrap loom by Mayan Hands weavers in Sololá. Pairs beautifully with matching placemats and handwoven napkins.

• 100% cotton
• 14" x 72"
• Cold water wash, line dry

Pine needle bowl basket handwoven of longleaf pine needles and natural raffia will hold anything from precious items to keys... but also good simply as is, to display its intricate interior pattern.

• Pine needles and raffia
• Approximately 7" wide at top, 5" wide at the bottom, and 2 1/4"high

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.

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. 

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

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

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

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

Add a warm and vibrant touch to your table with this handwoven placemat rendered in the rich tones of sunset in the Guatemalan highlands. Woven on a foot loom by our artisan partners in Rabinal. 

• 100% cotton
• 14" wide x 20" long

Making chicken noodle soup for the quarantined soul? Or maybe you just want to enjoy a warm bowl of stew on a cold afternoon? Either way - our 'Soup'er Comforting Gift Set is for you!

The set includes:

• Microwave Bowl Cozy 
• Medium Spiral Spiced Heatable Trivet 
• Macawood Ladle
• Macawood Tasting Spoon

*Available in Brights or Earth Tones

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.

Check out our new and simple Square Cotton Pot Holders! Made from our 100% handwoven patterns, these pot holders will keep your hands safe from hot pans and plates . It can also be used as a trivet to keep your surfaces safe! Complete your collection with our Aprons, Oven Mitts, and Skillet Handle Holders!

Approx 7" L x 7" W

100% Cotton

Does not include loop for hanging

Machine Washable

Our lovely Square Pot Holder makes for a functional and colorful addition to any kitchen! These make a great housewarming gift, especially when paired with our hand-woven oven mitts and aprons. Handmade and Fair Trade.

• 6" L x 6" W
• 100% Cotton
• Machine Washable
• Assorted Colors

Our new Stoneware Owl Mugs are a wonderful addition to our stylish and cute animal-themed kitchen ware. Featuring dark blue accents on the rim and tapered flat handle with a detailed brown and blue owl design, this mug is truly one-of-a-kind! In addition, the beak of the owl is slightly raised, for a subtle textured effect and the mug can easily hold 16 ounces! 4 1/4" W at the base, 3 3/4" H. Handmade and Fair Trade.

Made by Mayan-Ke in San Antonio Palopo on Lake Atitlan. Mayan-Ke is a community enterprise that strives to provide high quality products while improving the lives of the people in this village.

• Assorted colors
• 4 1/4" W x 3 3/4" H
• 16 oz
• Microwave and Dishwasher Safe
• Lead Free

Love is in the air - literally! Make your home (and hearts) festive with our adorable String of Hearts Garland that is sure to liven up any room! Each heart is made from traditional Guatemalan fabric and they all hang from a satin cord. As always, Handmade and Fair Trade!

• Garland is 56" L
• Hearts are 3" W x 3" H
• 100% Cotton

Our woven Guatemalan aprons are a colorful, beautiful necessity for any home cook! Each apron is expertly hand-woven in a variety of Guatemalan handwoven fabrics that match our other gorgeous kitchen items. As always.... Handmade & Fair Trade!

• 27''L x 36'' W
• 100% Cotton
• Machine Washable 
• Adjustable String Neck & Waist Ties

Stash your treasures or keep organized with the lidded Victoria Basket, finely woven with raffia and pine needles gathered in the Guatemalan Highlands. Mayan Hands basket makers in Sololá designed and wove this beautiful and useful basket which features a delicate, intricate stitch.

• Pine needles and raffia
• 6" diameter x 3" high

Enhance the beauty of your Shabbat table with this lovely challah cover featuring a border of blue stars brocaded on a white background. Handwoven on the backstrap loom by our artisan partners in Rabinal.

Sturdy and practical, these intricately stitched Wild Grass and Pine Needle Coasters will complement any decor, formal to casual, while bringing a touch of nature to your table. Set of 4. Handmade and fair trade.

• Wild grass and pine needles, raffia accents
• 10" diameter

This Wild Grass and Pine Needle Tortilla Basket with Lid is perfect for tortillas, snacks or treasures you want to keep covered. The soft green of the native grass will mellow with time into a golden color. Handmade and fair trade.

• Native grass and pine needle
• 7"W x 2 1/2"H