Ornaments

Hand-crafted from high-quality vibrantly colorful Czech glass beads by Maria and Juan and their extended family members in Santiago Atitlan, these beaded hummingbirds are stunning decorations for your tree, windows, or anywhere in your home. They also make great backpack charms. Fairly-Traded.

The bodies are filled with recycled plastic bags. Their movable wings have various intricate patterns. Their tails have nine single strands of glass beads, each ending with a beautiful Czech glass crystal.

Not a toy. Intended for decoration only.

Each ornament is handmade, so variations are possible.

4.75" wing span

6.5" long

Loop with 2.5" drop for hanging

Hand-crafted from high-quality vibrantly colorful Czech glass beads by Maria and Juan and their extended family members in Santiago Atitlan, these beaded hummingbirds are stunning decorations for your tree, windows, or anywhere in your home. They also make great backpack charms. Fairly-Traded.

The bodies are filled with recycled plastic bags. Their movable wings have various intricate patterns. Their tails have nine single strands of glass beads, each ending with a beautiful Czech glass crystal.

Not a toy. Intended for decoration only.Each ornament is handmade, so variations are possible.

4.75" wing span

6.5" long

Loop with 2.5" drop for hanging

Hand-crafted from high-quality vibrantly colorful Czech glass beads by Maria and Juan and their extended family members in Santiago Atitlan, these beaded hummingbirds are stunning decorations for your tree, windows, or anywhere in your home. They also make great backpack charms. Fairly-Traded.

The bodies are filled with recycled plastic bags. Their movable wings have various intricate patterns. Their tails have nine single strands of glass beads, each ending with a beautiful Czech glass crystal.

Not a toy. Intended for decoration only.

Each ornament is handmade, so variations are possible.

4.75" wing span

6.5" long

Loop with 2.5" drop for hanging

Hand-crafted from high-quality vibrantly colorful Czech glass beads by Maria and Juan and their extended family members in Santiago Atitlan, these beaded hummingbirds are stunning decorations for your tree, windows, or anywhere in your home. They also make great backpack charms. Fairly-Traded.

The bodies are filled with recycled plastic bags. Their movable wings have various intricate patterns. Their tails have nine single strands of glass beads, each ending with a beautiful Czech glass crystal.

Not a toy. Intended for decoration only.

Each ornament is handmade, so variations are possible.

4.75" wing span

6.5" long

Loop with 2.5" drop for hanging

Our beaded hummingbird 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. 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

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

Hand-crafted from high-quality vibrantly colorful Czech glass beads by Maria and Juan and their extended family members in Santiago Atitlan, these beaded hummingbirds are stunning decorations for your tree, windows, or anywhere in your home. They also make great backpack charms. Fairly-Traded.

The bodies are filled with recycled plastic bags. Their movable wings have various intricate patterns. Their tails have nine single strands of glass beads, each ending with a beautiful Czech glass crystal.

Not a toy. Intended for decoration only.

Each ornament is handmade, so variations are possible.

4.75" wing span

6.5" long

Loop with 2.5" drop for hanging

Hand-crafted from high-quality vibrantly colorful Czech glass beads by Maria and Juan and their extended family members in Santiago Atitlan, these beaded hummingbirds are stunning decorations for your tree, windows, or anywhere in your home. They also make great backpack charms. Fairly-Traded.

The bodies are filled with recycled plastic bags. Their movable wings have various intricate patterns. Their tails have nine single strands of glass beads, each ending with a beautiful Czech glass crystal.

 

Not a toy. Intended for decoration only.

Each ornament is handmade, so variations are possible.

4.75" wing span

6.5" long

Loop with 2.5" drop for hanging

Hand-crafted from high-quality vibrantly colorful Czech glass beads by Maria and Juan and their extended family members in Santiago Atitlan, these beaded hummingbirds are stunning decorations for your tree, windows, or anywhere in your home. They also make great backpack charms. Fairly-Traded.

The bodies are filled with recycled plastic bags. Their movable wings have various intricate patterns. Their tails have nine single strands of glass beads, each ending with a beautiful Czech glass crystal.

Not a toy. Intended for decoration only.

Each ornament is handmade, so variations are possible.

4.75" wing span

6.5" long

Loop with 2.5" drop for hanging

Hand-crafted from high-quality vibrantly colorful Czech glass beads by Maria and Juan and their extended family members in Santiago Atitlan, these beaded hummingbirds are stunning decorations for your tree, windows, or anywhere in your home. They also make great backpack charms. Fairly-Traded.

The bodies are filled with recycled plastic bags. Their movable wings have various intricate patterns. Their tails have nine single strands of glass beads, each ending with a beautiful Czech glass crystal.

Not a toy. Intended for decoration only.

Each ornament is handmade, so variations are possible.4.75" wing span

6.5" long

Loop with 2.5" drop for hanging

Hand-crafted from high-quality vibrantly colorful Czech glass beads by Maria and Juan and their extended family members in Santiago Atitlan, these beaded hummingbirds are stunning decorations for your tree, windows, or anywhere in your home. They also make great backpack charms. Fairly-Traded.

The bodies are filled with recycled plastic bags. Their movable wings have various intricate patterns. Their tails have nine single strands of glass beads, each ending with a beautiful Czech glass crystal.

Not a toy. Intended for decoration only.

Each ornament is handmade, so variations are possible.

4.75" wing span

6.5" long

Loop with 2.5" drop for hanging

Hand-crafted from high-quality vibrantly colorful Czech glass beads by Maria and Juan and their extended family members in Santiago Atitlan, these beaded hummingbirds are stunning decorations for your tree, windows, or anywhere in your home. They also make great backpack charms. Fairly-Traded.

The bodies are filled with recycled plastic bags. Their movable wings have various intricate patterns. Their tails have nine single strands of glass beads, each ending with a beautiful Czech glass crystal.

Not a toy. Intended for decoration only.

Each ornament is handmade, so variations are possible.4.75" wing span

6.5" long

Loop with 2.5" drop for hanging

Our beaded hummingbird 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

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

Hand-crafted from high-quality vibrantly colorful Czech glass beads by Maria and Juan and their extended family members in Santiago Atitlan, these beaded hummingbirds are stunning decorations for your tree, windows, or anywhere in your home. They also make great backpack charms. Fairly-Traded.

The bodies are filled with recycled plastic bags. Their movable wings have various intricate patterns. Their tails have nine single strands of glass beads, each ending with a beautiful Czech glass crystal.

Not a toy. Intended for decoration only.

Each ornament is handmade, so variations are possible.

4.75" wing span

6.5" long

Loop with 2.5" drop for hanging

Hand-crafted from high-quality vibrantly colorful Czech glass beads by Maria and Juan and their extended family members in Santiago Atitlan, these beaded hummingbirds are stunning decorations for your tree, windows, or anywhere in your home. They also make great backpack charms. Fairly-Traded.

The bodies are filled with recycled plastic bags. Their movable wings have various intricate patterns. Their tails have nine single strands of glass beads, each ending with a beautiful Czech glass crystal.

Not a toy. Intended for decoration only.

Each ornament is handmade, so variations are possible.4.75" wing span

6.5" long

Loop with 2.5" drop for hanging

Our king penguin with baby penguin beaded ornament ring/backpack charm is handmade by Mujeres de Panabaj. 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

2 1/8" high x 1 1/2" wide (with wings extended; 1/2" wide with wings in back) x 1" deep, with 1" beaded loop and metal key ring

Our king penguin with baby penguin beaded holiday ornament ring/backpack charm is handmade by Mujeres de Panabaj. 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

2 3/4" high x 1 1/2" wide (with wings extended; 1/2" wide with wings in back) x 1" deep, with 2 1/2" beaded loop

Our beaded ladybug 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 1/2" long x 7/8" high x 1 7/8" wide, with1 1/4" beaded loop and key ring. 

Our large lizard table ornament 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.

Super-popular with kids and adults alike! 

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

12" long x 3 1/2" high x 4" wide 

Our large lizard table ornament 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

12" long x 3 1/2" high x 4" wide 

Our large lizard table ornament 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

12" long x 3 1/2" high x 4" wide 

Our large lizard table ornament 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! 

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

12" long x 3 1/2" high x 4" wide 

Our beaded lion 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" wide, with 1 1/4" beaded loop. 

Our lizard beaded ornament 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.

The loop can easily be removed to convert this to a small table ornament. Also available as a pin. 

Stuffed with recycled plastic bags to help it keep its shape!

Super-popular with kids and adults alike! Perfect as a backpack ornament 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

5 1/2" long x 2" high x 3" wide, with 1 1/2" beaded loop. 

Our beaded lizard pin 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

5" long x 1 5/8" high x 3" wide

Our lizard beaded ornament pin 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

5" long x 1 5/8" high x 3" wide

Our lizard beaded pin 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 a backpack ornament 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

5 1/2" long x 2" high x 3" wide, with 1 1/2" beaded loop. 

Our beaded llama 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 1/2" long x 3" high x 7/8" wide, with 2" beaded loop. 

Our new long legged Santa ornament is so cute and cheerful, happily waving hello! He's equally at home sitting on a shelf or branch, or hanging on your tree. His long legs move freely, and are fun to pose, and he also has a gold hanging cord. He is approximately 9" long from the top of his hat to the tip of his toes, and approximately 2 1/4" wide. Hand crafted by the the artisans at UPAVIM Crafts, using traditional Guatemalan fabrics, and Fair Trade too!

Freely moving/posable legs
For hanging or sitting
Soft, fluffy beard
Jingling bell

Our beaded loon 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

4" long x 2" wide x 1.25" high.