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oo, our scarves are made by a women’s cooperative in the ands of Sololå, Guatemala.
ing sustainable & luxurious fiber with traditional Mayan our scarves reflect the values the cooperative & our any uphold: to support Fair Trade practices, create economic dership opportunities for economically & socially nalized indigenous women, & preserve cultural traditions.
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1.the process begins with the dyes being prepared / 2.fibers are han wound / 4. scarves are woven on a traditional backstrap loom, an an
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nd-dyed in small batches in vibrant colors / 3.fibers are then dried & ncient weaving technique used to make women’s huipiles (blouses)
coop members weave at home, allowing
them to care for their families rather than seeking out migrant or domestic work. By working with the cooperative to create original designs, Altiplano’s relationship helps ensure the weavers create marketable products using contemporary, ecologically sourced fibers, while using traditional techniques that may otherwise disappear.