26 years working directly with indigenous Maya artisans in co-ops, groups, and families in Guatemala,
providing well-paying work with dignity.
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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.
- 100% cotton
- 27" x 14" including fringe
This elegant and colorful challah cover will enhance the beauty and meaning of your Shabbat table. Brocade pattern is handwoven on a white background, twisted fringe. Handmade and fair trade.
- 100% cotton
- 15" x 18" (exclusive of fringe)
Our cat 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
3/4" wide x 2" long x 2" high, with 1" high beaded loop.
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.
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
A fun felt feathered friend! This bright red felted cardinal sports a fluffy red feather crest, embroidered details, a shiny black eye and gold hanging cord. This puffy cardinal measures 5 " L by approximately 1 3/4 " W.
Feather accent at crest
Shiny bead eye
Gold hanging cord
Our new Felt Elephant Ornament is so cute! Perfect for your little ones and meant for your home or tree. This ornament will be a perfect addition to any holiday festivities or a fabulous gift for kids! This adorable elephant measures 4 " L by approximately 2 " W.
- Cute and colorful
- Thread detailing
Our new felt unicorn ornament is an adorable, colorful and meant for your home or tree. Featuring a multi-colored thread mane and a cute, vibrant horn - this ornament will be a perfect addition to any holiday festivities! This puffy unicorn measures 4 " L by approximately 3 1/2 " W.
- Cute and colorful
- Thread detailing
- Gold hanging cord
Sweet Felted Wool Dove Ornament carries a message of love to friends or family. Hang on your Christmas tree or in a window, doorway or wreath all year round. Perfect for Valentine's Day, too! Handmade by Mayan Hands artisans in the Guatemalan highlands. A perfect companion to our Felted Wool Peace Dove Ornament.
- 100% wool with beads
- Approximately 2" high x 2 1/2" wide
Each Mayan woman creates her own delightfully unique rendition of the Holy Family, with Mary wearing traditional Mayan traje, consisting of huipil (shirt), faja (belt) and corte (skirt). Handmade soft sculpture with 3 figures: Mary, Joseph and Baby Jesus. Figures vary in color and may vary slightly in size. Handmade and fair trade.
- Felted wool
- Approximately 6.5 - 7" high for adult figures
A message of peace for all seasons. This Felted Wool Dove Ornament carries everyone's wish for a peaceful world and is the perfect gift for any occasion. Hang on your holiday tree or in a window year 'round. Handmade by Mayan Hands artisan partners in the Guatemalan highlands.
- 100% wool with wood and glass beads
- Approximately 2" high x 2 1/2" wide
The perfect addition to your tree. With his fluffy white beard and festive stocking cap, our Gnome Ornament is ready for winter. His cap is made from traditional Guatemalan fabric and features a decorative bell. Hangs from a simple gold thread.
4'' x 3''
Gold hanging thread
Decorative bell
Our gorgeous Flying Angel Ornaments soar on wicker wings! A whimsical holiday decoration, she comes covered in traditional hand-woven Guatemalan fabric in assorted colors. As always.... Handmade and Fair Trade!
- 5" L x 3" H
- 100% Cotton Fabric
- 100% Rattan Wings
- Assorted Colors
This jolly fellow is sure to brighten any table or mantel during the holiday season! With a large stuffed body, he easily sits wherever you put him, and his long, dangly legs are fun to pose. His arms move freely too! His cap features a traditional Guatemalan corte design that matches his stockings. A long, white, fuzzy beard gives him the look of a true gnome, and his Santa suit says it all! Hand crafted by the artisans at UPAVIM Crafts, and as always, Handmade and Fair Trade!
6'' W x 18'' L
Weighted Body w/ Dangly Limbs
100% Guatemalan Woven Cotton
- Cotton and metallic thread
- 14" x 60"
- Cold water wash, line dry
Golden threads running throughout the cloth make this runner a festive addition to your holiday. Handwoven on the backstrap loom with jaspe stripes, hand-knotted fringe. Predominantly red as shown.
- 100% cotton plus metallic accent threads
- 14" x 60"
- Cold water wash, line dry
This delightful Mary and Jesus ornament captures the spirit of the season. Mary cradles a removable Baby Jesus. Both are covered in a colorful, handwoven Guatemalan fabric with wire and glass bead accents.
Warning: CHOKING HAZARD. Small Parts. Not for Children Under 3 Years
3 1/2" H x 2" W
100% Cotton Fabric
Wire and Glass Bead Accents
This miniature nativity scene is made from recycled corte fabric. Corte is a traditional Guatemalan skirt fabric worn by Mayan women. Joseph stands just under 3" tall, Mary is approximately 2.5" tall, and Baby Jesus in his manger is 2" long. Eco-friendly, handmade and fair trade.
Our peace dove 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
- Cotton and metallic thread
- 14" x 72"
Our beaded reindeer 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
" long x " high, with beaded loop.
Our Santa 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
" long x " high, with beaded loop.
Our Santa 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
" long x " high, with beaded loop.
A cute Santa gnome ornament with a traditional Guatemalan corte hat, with a flowing white beard, and carrying a cute little present in his hands. Made from 100% woven Guatemalan cotton and featuring a gold hanging thread, this little guy is tree-ready! As always, Handmade and Fair Trade!
- 6'' x 3''
- 100% Cotton
- Gold Hanging Thread
- Not a toy
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.
- 100% cotton
- 27 x 14 including fringe
Dress up any nook, wall, or window with our 8" Worry Doll Wreath! Smaller than our 14" Mayan Doll Wreath, this petite gem is sure to brighten up any room. Each wreath contains up to 18 figures dressed in traditional Guatemalan garb, all mounted on a red fabric-over-wire background. Many hold common household items or flowers. Every wreath is lovingly handmade, so each is unique! What a great gift...and no need to wait for the holidays to display it! This is a Fair Trade item.
For more information about Guatemalan worry dolls, click here.
- 8" H x 8" W
- 100% Cotton fabrics
- 100% Nylon doll faces
- Wooden accents
- Metal circular loop for hanging
Our bestselling Worry Doll Wreath ornaments will liven up any tree and are a perfect Fair Trade addition to any household! Each handmade wreath is covered in red fabric, adorned with a dozen or so worry dolls and finished with a gold bow and hanging thread. All the dolls are dressed in traditional handwoven Guatemalan fabric, so each one is different! As always.... Handmade and Fair Trade!
For more information about Guatemalan worry dolls, click here.
- 3 1/2"W x 3 1/2"L
- 100% Cotton Fabrics
- Hand-Painted Faces