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Maria Isabel Ramos

Maria Isabel Ramos Natural and recycled hand-woven accessories

"People see me picking up wrappers in the street and they ask what I want that 'garbage' for. I tell them it isn't garbage, it's my prime material and let them see my bag."

"I was born in a village in Chiquimula, Guatemala. My mother was a homemaker, my father a bricklayer, and I'm the eldest daughter. I am forever... read more

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Beverly 06/20/2021

So Unique

Susan 05/03/2019

Win, win, win!

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6 items by Maria Isabel Ramos

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Beverly

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Jun 20, 2021

“So Unique”

I bought this as a gift and she loved it. It s very different and very well made. Beautiful

Purchased Item Eco-Cheer, Recycled Wrapper Handbag Handmade in Guatemala

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Susan

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May 03, 2019

“Win, win, win!”

This purse is so well-suited to my persona in many ways. As a person whose work entails overseeing reducing, reusing and recycling for my workplace, seeing this creative use of wrappers warms my heart. As a creative person, Im inspired by the actual how-to in putting the wrappers together. And as a woman who has championed womens financial independence through micro-credit systems, its heartening to know that my purchase will make another life a wee bit better. Even though this was not a gift, it was a gift to me and I loved the packaging - recycled paper and the small figurine in woven in those traditional glorious fibers.

eye-catching unique Sharing the backstory of re-use and women's opportunities
Purchased Item Festive, Hand Woven Recycled Wrapper Clutch

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C

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Sep 26, 2018

“A Real Attenton-Getter”

This little clutch is so convenient to carry. It glitters and draws a lot of attention . I am so glad I bought it.

Purchased Item Garden Flower, Recycled metalized wrapper clutch handbag

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