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Chumil Basket - Green

Chumil Basket - Green

$72.00 USD
$72.00 USD
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Our artisan partners named this basket "Chumil," the Kaqchikel word for "star." Skillfully woven from longleaf pine needles, pajón, a native grass in Guatemala), and raffia, with a central star design rendered in shades of green, this basket is beautiful for display but also entirely functional. Approximately 14"L x 10"W x 2"H
  • Fair Trade
  • Hand Made
  • Fair Wage
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"Mayan Hands"

Our Partner, "Mayan Hands is providing economic and educational opportunities to Maya women and girls, so that they can build sustainable futures for themselves, their families and communities, as they continue to live within the culture they cherish. "

Fair Trade Handcrafted Basket Artisan

200 Skilled Craftswomen

collaborates with 15 artisan groups in the rural Guatemalan highlands, showcasing about 200 skilled craftswomen.

62 Students received scholarship

To address persistent educational disparity in rural Maya communities, Mayan Hands' Education
Program offers scholarships to the daughters of our artisan partners, from sixth grade
through university. (FY 22'-23')