Todos los Santos Bag
Handcrafted in Guatemala
Availability:
Out of stock
SKU 8810440
Todos los Santos Bag
Handcrafted in Guatemala
Availability:
Out of stock
SKU 8810440
STORY
In the Guatemalan highlands, women still wear traditional Mayan dress. Blouses, called huipils, are woven on a backstrap loom. The distinctive patterns of both huipils and skirts vary by region. Carry the Todos Los Santos Bag, featuring huipil patches, on your next weekend getaway! This bag is handcrafted by artisans working with our fair trade partner Ruth & Naomi. Formed to create jobs for women widowed by civil war, the group continues to provide economic and educational opportunities for the community.
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ABOUT THE ARTISAN
Ruth & Naomi
GUATEMALA
The weaving cooperative Ruth and Naomi is located in Chontola, near Chichicastenango. The project emerged out of the terror and desperation of Guat...