crafts from guatemala

This exquisite beaded waterfall necklace is an original creation by Mirian Zet from Guatemala, whose great talent allows her to craft the intricate design that characterizes this unique piece. The artisan strings golden, metallic, bronze and clear crystal and glass beads in elaborate patterns, creating an elegant aura, all secured by a beaded toggle clasp.

Growing up in rural Guatemala, Domingo Reanda found that his talents lay more in handicrafts than any other art. Today, the artist crafts whimsical shapes using advanced techniques, such as these glorious crystal and glass beaded dangle earrings, both woven into webs of copper wires, forming sublime accessories you will wear with majesty thanks to their sterling silver hooks.

Guatemala's Miriam Zet hand crafts this vibrant torsade necklace from tiny glass beads and nylon cord with an adjustable toggle clasp. Multiple strands of glass beads in a combination of metallic colors all twisted together give this necklace its unique look.

Nothing is as classic, timeless and versatile as black because it is the color that goes with everything and anything. Crafted by Victoria Zurdo in Guatemala, this adjustable cord wristband bracelet made of twelve black strands and featuring a metallic charm will definitely match any attire of your choice.

"I convey peace with beautiful crystals that reflect the sunlight and illuminate our hearts and souls. Let's look for peace, which is what gives meaning to our lives. Let's be light, not darkness," says Alejandra Paiz, who crafts this one-of-a-kind beaded suncatcher depicting the universal symbol of peace — a dove holding an olive branch.

"This suncatcher represents hope and the desire for a new and peaceful beginning on Earth, made of components associated with purity and spirituality.

"I say a prayer for peace," the Guatemalan artisan continues. "And I ask that we pray it together. 'No more wars. We want peace. May this peace dove reach all the homes of the world.'

"The principles of peace are love, justice and truth. Nothing is more valuable than peace, and it's the basic starting point for humanity to progress. Here I share sensations of peace with the beautiful crystals that reflect the sun's light to illuminate the heart and soul."

The artisan handcrafts this stunning suncatcher from crystal, glass and pewter beads, stainless steel ring and wire, nickel chains and a zinc dove pendant.

Earthly treasures inspire this bohemian-style bracelet, designed and crafted by Guatemalan artisan Mirian Zet. Meticulously stringing tiny glass seed beads, she creates a checkerboard pattern in pale yellow, brown and white. Faceted bronze-tone crystals add glamour to the beaded wristband design.

This fun wristband bracelet is from the Artisans of Panabaj in Guatemala. The artisans create the wristband from tiny glass beads on small looms. The bracelet features beads of titanium, silver, gold and white on a background of bright red. It can be secured at one of three lengths with a crystal bead.