carving out a
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carving out a life in the magnificent surround-
ings of Chichicastenango, our artisan partners create intricate hand-carved and hand-painted wooden statues from local trees that are sustainably harvested. For every tree felled 30 new trees are planted, effectively replenishing the area’s forest and natural resources. The workshop approaches their craft skilfully and efficiently by using traditional techniques, so that each tree yields approximately 2000 statues. Combining ancient artistry with modern forestry practices serves to both protect and preserve tradition and the environment.
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1 precise chops from a machete create the basic shape from a raw block of wood 2 the block is then hand carved with detail 3 the statues are sanded and prepared for painting 4 painted in a wide variety of patterns and colors, each statue has its own unique look and personality 5 a shipment is prepared for transport, so we can send them to you!
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Altiplano is a proud
organization whose mission, lik Guatemala. Planting trees and years.
AIR’s mission is to implement e America in order to protect wa disease and provide more nutri
Sustainable farming and refore education for Guatemala’s rura
Learn more and support AIR G www.airguatemala.org
d sponsor of AIR Guatemala, a non profit
ke ours, is to improve human and environmental health in training farmers, they have been doing great work for 22
educational programs and agro-forestry methods in Central ater sources, prevent mudslides, reduce erosion, prevent lung itious crops, while protecting the earth.
estation mean safety, economic gains, improved health, and al families.
Guatemala directly by visiting their website: