Strawberry Backpack
This fresh-picked Strawberry Backpack is great for the toddlers and preschool students. Backpack is in the shape of a strawberry with a leaf made from typical Guatemalan fabric. Backpack has adjustable straps, a hook for hanging, and a zipper closure. The Strawberry backpack measures 11"wide and 11" tall.
This fair trade item was made by UPAVIM, an organization of women artisans from one of the most dangerous parts of Guatemala City. Originally founded in 1988 as a healthy baby program, this organization has grown to include a training program to make crafts, a primary school, nursery, clinic, bakery, and soy milk and cheese production project. Now, they are one of the largest and most successful artisan groups in the country, and they make darling children’s items and home wares. The sales of their products help the artisans to support themselves and their families.