La Estrella

La Estrella consists of eight Kaqchiquel Mayan weavers from the rural Chuacruz community. The group began in the early 1980s in order to support the widows who lost their husbands during the Civil War. In 1991 they began receiving support from Mayan Hands and later they started participating in workshops presented by Sharing the Dream’s Artisan Development Project. These provided the women with the skills and knowledge to create high quality products to sell on the fair trade market. Today they work on the backstrap and foot looms to create unique and colorful scarves. Sharing the Dream has provided the foot loom and done roof and floor projects in this community.

V-Shaped Handbag with Tassel

$52.00 $30.00

This eye-catching handbag features a a v-shaped opening with magnetic closureand a twisted thread handle.

This fair trade product was created by La Estrella, a group of eight Kaqchiquel Mayan weavers from the rural community of ChuaCruz, Guatemala. The artisan group was formed in the early 1980's in order to support the widows who lost their husbands during the Civil War. They work on backstrap & foot looms. With the purchase of this item, you are helping the women in this cooperative to support their families.

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Lightweight Cotton Striped Scarf

$28.00 $20.00

This soft lightweight scarf was woven on a backstrap loom and measures 8 inches wide by 70 inches long. There are rows of soft white stripes on one side and an interesting texture on the other side.The scarf is available in either an infinity style or with fringing.

This fair trade product was created by La Estrella, a group of eight Kaqchiquel Mayan weavers from the rural community of ChuaCruz, Guatemala. The artisan group was formed in the early 1980's in order to support the widows who lost their husbands during the Civil War. They work on backstrap & foot looms. With the purchase of this item, you are helping the women in this cooperative to support their families.

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Striped Clutch Bag with Wrist Strap

$30.00 $20.00

This beautiful zippered cosmetic pouch measures slightly less than 12'' wide and 7.5" tall. It features a nylon lining inside so that you can keep all of your makeup and cosmetics inside without making a mess.

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Round Khaki Handbag

$52.00 $45.00

This beautiful round handbag was made with cotton fabric handwoven on a backstrap loom. The diameter of the bag measures approximately 12.5''. The bag features two outer pockets on the front side and a zippered pocket on the back. It also has a zippered interior pocket. The strap of the bag is adjustable.

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Pear-Shaped Purse

$52.00 $40.00

This fair trade Guatemalan pear-shaped purse has two pockets with magnetic closure on the front, and zippered pocket on the back and on inside compartment. The purse has a chain shoulder strap and webbed handles for comfortable carrying. Measures 13 1/2" in height and 13 1/2" x 4" at base. Available in pastel stripes with sea foam green accents.

This fair trade product was created by La Estrella, a group of eight Kaqchiquel Mayan weavers from the rural community of ChuaCruz, Guatemala. The artisan group was formed in the early 1980s in order to support the widows who lost their husbands during the Civil War. They work on backstrap & foot looms. With the purchase of this item, you are helping the women in this cooperative to support their families.

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Multi-Compartment Backpack (More Colors)

$62.00 $50.00

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This fair trade Guatemalan backpack is the perfect mix of utility and fashion. The backpack has two large main compartments with a zippered pocket inside, a front utility compartment with secondary front pocket with an exposed zipper to give the bag style and function, a zippered pocket on the back, and a zippered compartment on the bottom of the backpack which is perfect for carrying shoes. The backpack has padded adjustable straps for easy carrying, and is available in light brown with tan jaspe accents. Fabric is handwoven using the traditional backstrap loom.

Backpack measures 17 1/2" in height and 13" x 4 1/2" at base.

This fair trade product was created by La Estrella, a group of eight Kaqchiquel Mayan weavers from the rural community of ChuaCruz, Guatemala. The artisan group was formed in the early 1980s in order to support the widows who lost their husbands during the Civil War. They work on backstrap & foot looms. With the purchase of this item, you are helping the women in this cooperative to support their families.

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