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Members of the Women United for Artisan Development group in Guatemala hand-weave this striped throw blanket from 100% cotton in shades of ivory, red and blue. Interspersed with the stripes are geometric, animal, floral and leaf patterns reminiscent of traditional Mayan motifs that make up a unique decorative accent.
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This cushion cover is a wonderful red, covered in beautifully woven figures.
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I love the design on front, and the back zipper is hidden— well designed and carefully made. It seems like it will last a long time too.
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I use to live in Guatemala and use to enjoy going to all the craft shows. I have a house full of treasures from Guatemala. Use to go to the old capital by bus with al the chickens. Scary bus ride from Tuguesagalpa. I love the work that all of your womans group does! Thank you!
You can find our cotton throw blanket 'Fresh and Cool' by Women United for Artisan Development in pillows & throws categories such as Floral Blankets and Throws, Hand Woven Blankets and Throws, Animal Themed Blankets and Throws, Leaf and Tree Blankets and Throws and Geometric Blankets and Throws. Enjoy exploring these sections for other Novica treasures.
Job Creator
The group is a network of many women artisans throughout several communities. They work together to produce large numbers of beautiful handwoven decor accents and fashion accessories, and all support each other in times of need. Overall, there are about 400 women artisans in their network.
Preserving Traditions
With the traditional backstrap weaving techniques taught by their mothers, who learned it from their own mothers, the women incorporate a wide variety of beautiful designs with traditional patterns and techniques.
Confronting Adversity
Several women in the group or their family members suffer from diabetes and other diseases. Some conditions are so severe that they stay and work from home to rest or to take care of ill family members.
Enabling Education
Our motivation is strong — our families and our children. We want to be able to send them through school so they can become who they want to be in life, so they can fulfill their dreams.
Caring for Children
The Women United for Artisan Development group is made up of women of all ages, many of whom have children or grandchildren they support.
Empowering Women
The Women's Empowerment badge is awarded to female artisans or artisan groups that are led by women.
"During the civil war, many families were separated by the violence, by kidnappings, murder and exile. We are survivors, orphans, widows. But we are strong women…"