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Mayan women, as part of a project managed by a US-based non-profit, MayaWorks, have
woven many of these colorful cotton fabrics and sewn these practical gifts for you.
Other items have been crafted by another fine group in Guatemala, UPAVIM (Unidas Para Vivir Mejor or United to Live Better).
You can find more information
on them on our Guatemalan laptop sleeve page.
Please note that colors are assorted on most items. We're showing you a few of the different
fabrics. If you'd like a particular
color, we'll do our best to accommodate your wishes.
Embroidered Wallets with lots of compartments $18.00
This is your web manager's favorite wallet! It has 3 zippered pockets, 3 more without zippers,
velcro for safety and ease of use, plus a string loop so you can put the wallet around your neck or tuck the
string away into a pocket.
Fabrics will vary. Embroidered designs will vary in colors, particularly with the butterfly design.
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Yoga Mat Carrier $28.00
UPA:YOGA
Further reduce your stress level with a handmade Guatemalan cotton
yoga mat bag, complete with an adjustable shoulder strap. A zippered pocket will manage your keys, cell phone, glasses, etc.
The women working with UPAVIM have woven this cloth and sewn them for you.
Fabrics are assorted in a wide variety of colors; if you have a preference please mention it in the
special instruction section when you check out.
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Chef's Apron: Add an extra-special flair to any meal's creation when you wear one of these hand-made cotton chef's aprons!
Also a perfect present for friends who love to cook. (Perhaps they'll invite you over even more often?)
26" wide x 32" long
Width of top bib: 10"
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Golden Hues Chef's Apron: The chef's apron in exact fabric (also hand-woven)
can be yours, also. A matching towel would be a great accompaniment for the truly "put together" feel.
26" wide x 32" long
Width of top bib: 10"
Apron |
$36.00 |
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Towel |
$13.00 |
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Apron and Towel Set |
$49.00 |
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Wine Bags: Are you giving a bottle of wine or champagne to a friend?
Pop it into one of these hand-made wine bags to make your present more distinctive and memorable.
No additional wrapping is required!
BAG-WN $8.00
(Sorry - out of stock.)
Sling BackPack:
Light in weight, bright in color,
your purchase of this Sling BackPack
helps women in Guatemala.
The design of this pack provides
a drawstring closure at the top and adjustable straps.
Bottom: 10 1/2" x 5 1/2" Body: 14" x 14"
BAG-SL $26.00
(Sorry - out of stock.)
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Luggage Tag: Here's a great way to make your luggage unique from all the others on the airline's baggage carousel, yet still look professional!
Insert your business card, or write your identifying information. These luggage tags are not mega-manufactured like everybody elses,
and you'll be helping women in Guatemala earn money for their families needs, education, etc.
LUGTAG $7.00 5 1/4" wide x 3 1/4" high
Multi-Purpose Neck Bag: We came up with so many uses for
this bag, we couldn't quite decide what to call it.
Top choices were a Passport Bag or a Glasses Bag.
A passport is required for identification in more places and more frequently now.
Loop around your neck tucked inside your clothes for safety.
Or loop it around your neck and wear it outside to hold your glasses or cell phone. When traveling, you might even want to
combine uses - store your cell phone, boarding pass, identification, and spare cash.
Velcro holds the top flap firmly in place.7" long x 4" wide. Smooth, strong string for carrying.
BAG-MULTI $10.00
(Sorry - out of stock.)
(What do you think we should call this adaptable Guatemalan cotton bag?)
Bags for Yachana Jungle Chocolate: Yes, these drawstring bags can be used for
MANY different purposes, like your checkbook, cellphone, glasses etc. We call them our Chocolate Bags because
we sized them (about 4 3/4" wide x 7" high) to hold two 2-ounce boxes of your favorite Yachana Jungle Chocolates.
("What chocolates?", you say?
AH! Check out our Chocolate page for all the good information about
a variety of Chocolate treats!)
If you are looking for a gift for a chocolate lover, pick 2 packages of chocolate and tuck them into
one of these re-usable Mayan drawstring bags and you've just wrapped a really great present.
Tasty chocolates, plus a bag that's great for the environment and helps poor women in Guatemala.
BAG-CH Chocolate Bags $3.50
Chocolate Bag Fabric Choices: As you can see from this page, we receive our Guatemalan cotton
products in a wide assortment of fabric colors and designs. We'll accommodate color preferences as best as we're able.
The Chocolate Bags, however, can be ordered from 3 specific materials shown, if you wish.
Shown from left to right are what we call: Rainbow 1, Browns, and Rainbow 2.
(Sorry - brown bags are out of stock.)
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Colorful Mayan Textiles
Please note that colors are assorted on all items except the Chocolate Bags. If you'd like a particular
color, we'll do our best to accommodate your wishes. If you're ordering on-line,
please note your color preference as a Special Instruction. If you're ordering by calling, faxing or emailing,
just mention it.
Note to Wholesale Buyers -- If you'd like a particular item in a particular fabric, we can do special
orders for you. Contact us with your desired quantity and leadtime, and we will work with you.
We've moved
the Guatemalan aromatic sachets and eye pillows to a
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In addition to the items here, we also have a cute bear backpack,
baby booties,
baby bibs,
worry dolls,
huipile bags,
hacky sacks, ...
If you're interested in any of these items, just email us or call us.
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43 Ellicott Ave 