Meaning "The Spoonmakers of Peten", this group started in 2002 with four families and have now expanded to a cooperative of 11 families. The group makes beautiful spoons using scraps of tropical hardwoods that are either collected or purchased from carpenters in the area. The spoons are made entirely by hand using tools such as chisels and sandpaper, and no power tools are used during the process. When the group first learned to make spoons, they had no tools and used scraps of glass to carve out the spoons. The spoons are finished with beeswax for a food-safe product.
Many of the members of the group are health promoters in their communities and a percentage of their sales is donated to provide medicine and medical supplies for their health program. In an are where there is very limited access to health care, the health promoters provide life-saving care to the communities that they serve.
Many of the members of the group are health promoters in their communities and a percentage of their sales is donated to provide medicine and medical supplies for their health program. In an are where there is very limited access to health care, the health promoters provide life-saving care to the communities that they serve.
12'' Wooden Kitchen Spoon
$24.00
This multipurpose wooden spoon measures 12 inches from top to bottom and was handcrafted by artisans in Guatemala. Each spoon is unique due to the uniqueness of the piece of wood used to make the piece. This spoon was made from a recycled piece of exotic hardwood. No trees were harmed in the making of this spoon. Each spoon is made entirely by hand with no power tools.
This fair trade item was handcrafted by the group, The Spoonmakers of Peten. They started in 2002 with 4 families and have now expanded to a cooperative of 11 families. Many of the members of the group are health promoters in their communities and a percentage of their sales is donated to health programs.
Ergonomic Wooden Spoon
$24.00
This wooden spoon is both stylish and functional and will add a little flair to your daily cooking. The spoon is made from tropical hardwood, that is either collected or purchased as scraps from local carpenters. Actual wood design may vary due to the piece of wood used to make the product. This spoon is made entirely by hand with no power tools.
This fair trade item was handcrafted by the group, The Spoonmakers of Peten. They started in 2002 with 4 families and have now expanded to a cooperative of 11 families. Many of the members of the group are health promoters in their communities and a percentage of their sales is donated to health programs.
14'' Wooden Kitchen Spoon
$26.00
This simple but elegant and beautifully crafted wooden spoon measures 14 inches from top to bottom and will be a great addition to your kitchen. The wood used to make the spoons is purchased as cast-offs from carpentry shops or collected in the jungle. The spoons are finished in beeswax and are food-safe. They are made entirely by hand with no power tools. Each spoon is unique due to the piece of wood used to make the product.
This fair trade item was handcrafted by the group, The Spoonmakers of Peten. They started in 2002 with 4 families and have now expanded to a cooperative of 11 families. Many of the members of the group are health promoters in their communities and a percentage of their sales is donated to health programs.
Cake Server
$22.00
This beautiful cake server is hand-carved from different types of wood. The server measures 10" in length. Each wood has a slightly different pattern due to the piece of wood used to create the product.
This fair trade wood item is handmade by artisans in Guatemala using scraps of wood purchased or collected from carpentry shops for an ecologically friendly product. The product is finished in beeswax, making it food-safe.
Wooden Spoon with Heart Handle
$26.00
This wooden spoon is both stylish and functional and will add a little flair to your daily cooking. The spoon is hand-carved using scraps of tropical hardwood purchased from local carpenters or found out in the jungle. The handle has a heart on the top, and the spoon measures approximately 10" in length. Each spoon is unique due to the nature of the piece of wood it is carved from.
This fair trade item was handcrafted by the group, The Spoonmakers of Peten. They started in 2002 with 4 families and have now expanded to a cooperative of 11 families. Many of the members of the group are health promoters in their communities and a percentage of their sales is donated to health programs.
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