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.

Placemats

$10.00 - $12.00

These placemats are created by Las Estrella Mayan weaving group. In rich colors of green, gold and black or gray and cream, they measure 22" x 14", including the fringe.

With the purchase of this item, you are helping the women in this cooperative help support their families. 

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V-Shaped Handbag with Tassel

$50.00

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

This soft lightweight scarf was woven on a backstrap loom and measures 8 inches wide by 70 inches long.

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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Brick Red Striped Infinity Scarf

$30.00

This beautifully woven scarf measures 10'' wide by 70'' long. It was woven on a backstrap loom with 100% rayon thread.

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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Navy and Gray Striped Placemats

$13.00

These navy blue and gray striped placemats are handmade using the traditional backstrap loom and are perfect for any table. Placemats measure 22" x 14", including the fringe.

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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Aqua Fringe Scarf

$30.00

This vibrant scarf will add a pop of color to your wardrobe. This scarf was expertly dyed using jaspe/ikat (dyed threads) techniques -- and woven on a backstrap loom.

This fair trade scarfwas 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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Striped Combed Placemat

$16.00

These olive and butter yellowplacemats feature a combed texture. Hand woven using the traditional backstrap loom, placemats are finished with triangle tied fringes for a completely unique look.

These fair trade placemats were 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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Blue Skies Scarf

$27.00 $22.00

This sky blue scarf is super soft and has royal blue and pink stripes with bead accents. It measures 72 inches long (without fringe) and 8.5 inches wide.

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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Shimmer Scarf in Greens

$30.00

This lovely lightweight scarf features an interesting weaving technique and will be a beautiful part of any outfit. The scarf was woven with 100% rayon thread on a backstrap loom and measures 8'' x 70''.

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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Dark Purple Pointed Pattern Scarf

$28.00

This dark purple scarf features accents of spring green, lilac, and green. It was woven on a backstrap loom with 100% rayon thread and measures 8.5'' x 70''.

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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Black and White Zigzag Scarf

$30.00

This lovely lightweight scarf features interesting weaving techniques of jaspe/ikat in black and white zigzag patterns, The scarf was woven with 100% rayon thread on a backstrap loom and measures 8'' x 70''.

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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Magenta Striped Scarf with Ribbon Accents

$32.00

This beautiful scarf features shades of magenta with pink ribbon weaved into the design. The scarf measures 9.5'' wide by 70'' long and is made with 100% rayon thread which gives the scarf a super soft feel.

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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