Living Color Bamboo Wrap

$63.99 $79.95

Living Color Bamboo Wrap

$63.99 $79.95
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GreaterGood Signature Product

GreaterGood Signature products are created by marginalized communities facing poverty, conflict, economic, environmental or political unrest. When you purchase these products, you contribute to the strength and resilience of people facing adversity, giving them a beacon of hope and empowerment in a time of need.

Description

Hand-spun skeins of yarn are carefully hand-dyed for deep color saturation and variation, then woven on a backstrap loom by skilled women weavers, bringing this beautiful wrap to life. Made of the softest bamboo, this versatile wrap can be draped over your shoulders or looped around like a scarf.

  • 100% bamboo
  • Not recommended for use in washer nor dryer
  • 84" L x 22" W (213.4 x 55.9 cm)
  • Handmade in & fairly traded from Guatemala
Artisan Information

Asociacion Maya de Desarrollo is a worker cooperative located in the highlands of Solola Guatemala, founded in the 1980s after more than 200,000 indigenous Mayans were massacred, raped, tortured, or 'disappeared.' The victims were mainly their husbands, fathers, sons, and brothers. Hoping to find some way of recovering from the lives and livelihood lost, the mission of the Asociacion Maya de Desarrollo (Translation: Mayan Development Association) became to help women in post-war communities bear the burden of providing for their family. As it grew, it also became more than a source of income -- it was a way to strengthen the social and cultural well-being of the community.

Artisans like Dominga Ajcalon, who served as Secretary of the Asociacion Maya until 2007, weave in their homes so they can still attend to their children and families. It takes three to four days to complete one scarf, and because backstrap loom weaving is so labor-intensive it's hard to receive fair compensation. But through the co-op, they make two to four times on the sale of their products than what they would in local markets.

In addition, the 180 women in the cooperativa enjoy improved access to health care and a better diet, and their children are more likely to stay in school. At the same time, women in the association play a pivotal role in preserving ancient Mayan traditions and culture through the use of the backstrap loom style of weaving, the oldest style of cloth-making there is.

Supplier Information

By shopping the Global Girlfriend collection, you are making a difference in women’s lives across the globe. Global Girlfriend is focused on striving for gender equality and empowerment, and the importance of women providing for themselves and their families. By supporting jobs that guarantee fair wages by fair trade, women are able to proudly contribute to their families, encouraging their communities to flourish.

Shipping

This product ships to the United States and international. Expedited shipping options are available for addresses within the United States, unless total order weight prohibits.

Returns

If you are not 100% satisfied with this product, you may return it for exchange or refund within 90 days of purchase, subject to some restrictions. Please review our full Returns & Exchanges information.

SKU: S- 138694
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