Acatenango Pouches
from $18.00
DESCRIPTION: These versatile, beautiful, and practical pouches are ideal for organizing your items or makeup. Available in large, medium, and small sizes. The zipper pouches feature handmade Huipil (traditional Guatemalan textiles) on the front and sturdy plastic on the back (great for easy cleaning and durability! The small size includes an extra zippered pocket in the back. Handmade in Chimaltenango by Jacinta Xon.
PRODUCT DETAILS:
*Each pouch is unique
Materials: Repurposed corte and huipil fabric; transparent plastic in the back
Measurements:
Small 6" H × 9" W
Medium 7" H × 10" W
Large 8.5” H x 11” W
IMPACT: Made with love in Guatemala ♥ Our Acatenango Pouches are made by artisans with Friendship Bridge - an organization that uses fair wages and micro loans to work with and empower Guatemalan women to help them build a better life.
Your purchase Empowers Women!
Flower Studs
$20.00
DESCRIPTION: Get ready to bloom with these handmade flower stud earrings! Each pair is lovingly crafted to add a touch of whimsy to your outfit. Handmade by Refugees how are resettling in Baton Rouge. Perfect for adding some flower power to your wardrobe. (Caution: may cause compliments and smiles!) Handmade by Refugees how are resettling in Baton Rouge.
These earrings are Part of our Through it All Collection - honoring our dear friend and board member Calli Aust. In addition to being ethically made and creating dignified jobs for the women of Hands Producing hope, 10% of the sales of these earrings will be donated to sponsor an adult literacy class in Rwanda. To date we have sent 209 Adult Rwandans to literacy school.
PRODUCT DETAILS:
Measurements: 0.5"
Material: polymer clay
IMPACT: Made with love in Baton Rouge, Louisiana ♥ The Flower Studs were made with love by our partners Hands Producing Hope, an ethical fashion brand empowering women to rise above poverty, by providing the economic, educational, and spiritual resources necessary to empower remote communities. Their vision is to see all people afforded opportunities to have dignified and respectable work and to provide for their families and flourish in their communities. They want to see universal growth and an understanding of the impact an individual can make with their time, resources, and talents.
Your purchase Empowers Women!
Silver Flower Ring
$10.00
DESCRIPTION: Textured and refined, add this six‒petaled ring to bring a touch of nature with you everywhere you go.
PRODUCT DETAILS:
Material: Silver‒plated brass
Measures: 0.5" D adjustable + flower is 0.6" D
IMPACT: Made with love in India ♥ Ten Thousand Villages is a global maker-to-market movement that addresses economic injustice. They are a pioneer of fair trade, they do business differently, putting people and the planet first. That means you can trust that every purchase you make directly impacts the life and community of its maker in an under-resourced community. Together we break the cycle of generational poverty and ignite social change. #LiveLifeFair
THE MAKER: Craft Resource Center (CRC) helps informally organized artisan groups to develop self-sustaining businesses. CRC seeks to develop economic self-sufficiency for a vulnerable segment of society through traditional handcrafting skills. CRC provides marketing, design, finance and exporting assistance to a large number of artisan groups across India. CRC also provides raw materials, production coordination between groups and additional training. CRC considers artisans more important than products. This concern for artisans translates into a broader commitment to help others within the CRC network. Because of CRC’s coordination of craft production between different artisan groups, artisans have a high level of connection and cooperation. Artisan groups have been able to work together in partnership in times of need. Ten Thousand Villages has purchased products from CRC since 1993.
Martha Loom Belt
$63.00
DESCRIPTION: You won’t find handcrafted products like these at Target or Walmart! They’re truly unique, taking hours to create each one. We worked hand and hand with Martha to create a product that combined her incredible skill with a product we knew you’d love. Handmade in Guatemala by Martha Carmen Lopez.
*Please note that these are one-of-a-kind due to the nature of them being handmade. Leave your phone number and a note on your order if you would like to see our available options!
PRODUCT DETAILS:
Approximately measures:
Navy - 57"
Teal - 56.5"
Black - 50.5"
Red - 53"
Maroon - 53.5"
IMPACT: Made with love in Guatemala ♥ Made by artisans with Friendship Bridge - an organization that uses fair wages and micro loans to work with and empower Guatemalan women to help them build a better life.
Your purchase Empowers Women!
Fiesta Letters
$16.00
DESCRIPTION: This cute and festive alphabet ornament provides the Guatemalan traditional flair. Can be used for so much more than an ornament on a tree! Handmade by Elena Ixtamer in Guatemala.
PRODUCT DETAILS:
Measurements Approximately: 4" long x 2.5" x 3" wide
*Please note that these are one-of-a-kind due to the nature of them being handmade. Leave your phone number and a note on your order if you would like to see our available options!
IMPACT: Handmade with love in Guatemala ♥ Our Fiesta Letters are made by artisans with Friendship Bridge - an organization that uses fair wages and micro loans to work with and empower Guatemalan women to help them build a better life.
Your Purchase Empowers Women!
Zet Earrings
$34.00
DESCRIPTION: Classy Boho - YES, please! These unique and beautiful beaded earrings are made to impress! Designed by the BB team and Handmade in Guatemala by Mirian Zet.
PRODUCT DETAILS:
Material: Glass seed beads and 925 Silver hooks
Measures Approximately: 4" long and 2" wide
IMPACT: Handmade with love in Guatemala ♥ These Earrings are made by artisans with Friendship Bridge - an organization that uses fair wages and micro-loans to work with and empower Guatemalan women to help them build a better life.
Your purchase Empowers Women!
Meet Mirian: This piece was made by artisan Mirian San Jorge La Laguna, Sololá. Mirian is an inspiring and talented artisan. Her creativity, attention to detail, and desire to make new and unique products make her a key participant of the Artisan Program. The motivation behind her work is to create a better life and more opportunities primarily for her two sons, but also for her family and community. When Mirian receives large orders, she is able to employ 9 other women in her community!
Pencil Pouch
$21.00
DESCRIPTION: This uniquely Guatemalan pencil pouch will draw admiration wherever you take it. Includes inside lining, leather ends and outside zipper. Handmade in Chimaltenango, by Jacinta.
PRODUCT DETAILS:
Materials: Repurposed huipil fabric
Measurements: 8" long x 3" wide x 3.5" tall
IMPACT: Made with love in Guatemala ♥ Our Pencil Pouch is made by artisans with Friendship Bridge - an organization that uses fair wages and micro loans to work with and empower Guatemalan women to help them build a better life.
Your purchase Empowers Women!
Berkeley Belt Bag
$188.00
DESCRIPTION: A versatile bag made for all the ways you move throughout your day. Wear the Berkeley across your body, slung over one shoulder, or as a belt bag for when life gives you a bit more to carry. The Berkeley features a front zipper closure and a completely removable and adjustable strap, all in one seamlessly rounded silhouette. Stash the important stuff in the back zippered pocket, perfect for cash or keys.
PRODUCT DETAILS:
7.75” H x 13” W (at top edge)
Strap Length: 22 ½ ”- 38”
Zipper closure
Removable and adjustable strap
Exterior back zip pocket
Fully lined interior
Subtle variations add to the uniqueness of each product.
All ABLE bags are sustainably made from 100% genuine leather
IMPACT: Made with love in Ethiopia ♥ ABLE who is revolutionizing the fashion industry by paying fair wages and providing dignified opportunities for women. They are deeply devoted to quality – both in the products we make and the quality of life they aim to provide. They invest in, train, and educate women so they can earn a living, break the cycle of poverty, and thrive.
Your Purchase Empowers Women!
Española Hat
$65.00
DESCRIPTION: Handmade from palm leaves in Guatemala! Wear this beautiful hat to the beach or to a rodeo. Comes with inside sweatband and black decorative hat band.
PRODUCT DETAILS:
Materials: Palm leaves and thread
5" brim
Sizes:
XS - 52cm
XS/S - 55cm
M - 57cm
LG - 60cm
To Measure: Use a fabric tape measure to measure the circumference of your head. Have the tape measure lay flat against your forehead or where-ever you would like the hat to sit on your head.
IMPACT: Handmade with love in Guatemala ♥ This family run businesses is based in Guatemala. We had the opportunity to meet Salvador, a master hat-maker in his element - crafting beautiful sombreros! He began making hats when he was 15, and now at 70 he can practically make them with his eyes closed…or at least with out a guide! His son Santos (blue shirt) helps run the business.
Olive Wood Cutting Board
from $70.00
DESCRIPTION: The cutting board is both functional & breath-taking. Whether it’s a charcuterie board you’re serving or vegetables you’re chopping, it’s ready for the job. Olive wood that is discarded by the Turkish government is repurposed to employ Syrian refugees and Turkish locals with jobs.
PRODUCT DETAILS:
Shapes & sizes vary due to the handmade nature of the product
Material: Made from Olive Wood
Measurement:
Small approximately 55-75 sq. inches not including handle.
Medium approximatley 80-100 sq. inches not including handle.
Large approximatley 100 sq. inches not including handle.
X Large: approximately 130+ sq. inches not including handle.
Care: Oil very regularly, not dishwasher safe, keep in humid area without consistent direct sunlight. Cracking may occur.
IMPACT: Made with love in Turkey ♥ The Adorn Co. brought their passion for design, photography, and serving people to found an ethically produced home goods + accessories company. They offer handmade products internationally sourced to support people coming out of desperate situations.
Your Purchase Creates Economic Opportunities!
Sunrise Earrings
$30.00
DESCRIPTION: The Sunrise Earrings are the perfect pair to make a statement of love and beauty! Part of our Through it All Collection - honoring our dear friend and board member Calli Aust. In addition to being ethically made and creating dignified jobs for women in Rwanda 10% of the sales of these earrings will be donated to sponsor an adult literacy class in Rwanda.
PRODUCT DETAILS:
Measures approximately 2.5" in length and 1" wide
The lower half is free-moving
IMPACT: Made with love in Rwanda by our partner DuHope ♥ DuHope, creates opportunities for women in Rwanda to exit the Red Light District. They exist to help women see their value and worth and provide alternative work opportunities. They empower them to boldly seek God and a new life.Your purchase Fights Human Trafficking!