Hand-Woven Patterned Cotton Tote Bag in Blue and White 'Indigo' Item ID: 2677069011

Name: Hand-Woven Patterned Cotton Tote Bag in Blue and White 'Indigo'
Brand: Women United for Artisan Development
SKU: 2677069011
Price: 89.99 USD
Availability: InStock

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"Patterns in midnight blue and snow white as well as unique straps made up of loose cords that come together to form a solid handle on top are the highlights of this charming tote bag hand-loomed in Guatemala. With an interior with no lining or pockets that allows for storing multiple belongings, the versatile bag is hand-woven from 100% cotton by members of the Women United for Artisan Development group."

Item detail

0.52 lbs
Bag: 16.5 inches H x 17.3 inches W x 0.8 inches D
Drop length: 13 inches from strap to bag
Strap(s): 29 inches L x 1 inches W
100% cotton
Hand-crafted item -- color
size and/or motif may vary slightly
Machine wash separately in cold water
No closure
Not lined

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"Thank you for your interest in our story and our designs. I'm Oralia and I'd like to tell you a little bit about us.

"Our group is made up of many women who carry on the weaving tradition our mothers and grandmothers taught us. We work at home on our looms. We're hardworking women, mothers and often we're the heads of our households. We come from different parts of Guatemala — some from Sololá near Lake Atitlán, and others from the lovely town of Quetzaltenango, known as 'The Cradle of Culture.' Quetzaltenango has produced many writers, painters and musicians as well as woman weavers like us.

"There are almost 400 women in our group and foreign volunteers are helping us. Our past has been difficult and a bit sad. We lived through the civil war that Guatemalans suffered for so many years. We were caught between both sides, the rebels and the army. It was a time of great anxiety and pain. Many families were separated by violence, kidnappings, murder and exile. We are survivors, orphans, widows. But we are strong women and highly motivated to continue the struggle and find happiness.

"Our work is inspired by mutual support, by recognizing that we are creative women. We are capable of developing beautiful designs and creating weaving networks based on honesty, trust and respect. Because our towns are relatively nearby, we've been able to organize the designing and weaving to fill orders very well. We have representatives who attend the meetings to keep us up to date and to divide up the work among us.

"However, it hasn't been easy to find outlets to sell our work because we don't know a lot about technology to reach all the shoppers and other people who want to help us. 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.

"Today, we're very grateful to you and we want to thank all of our friends and shoppers because, by offering our weavings online, we'll be able to generate more income and continue working to achieve our dreams."

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Women United for Artisan Development

April 3, 2021

★★★★★

S Steven

Looks great in my apartment!

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"Thank you for your interest in our story and our designs. I'm Oralia and I'd like to tell you a little bit about us.

"Our group is made up of many women who carry on the weaving tradition our mothers and grandmothers taught us. We work at home on our looms. We're hardworking women, mothers and often we're the heads of our households. We come from different parts of Guatemala — some from Sololá near Lake Atitlán, and others from the lovely town of Quetzaltenango, known as 'The Cradle of Culture.' Quetzaltenango has produced many writers, painters and musicians as well as woman weavers like us.

"There are almost 400 women in our group and foreign volunteers are helping us. Our past has been difficult and a bit sad. We lived through the civil war that Guatemalans suffered for so many years. We were caught between both sides, the rebels and the army. It was a time of great anxiety and pain. Many families were separated by violence, kidnappings, murder and exile. We are survivors, orphans, widows. But we are strong women and highly motivated to continue the struggle and find happiness.

"Our work is inspired by mutual support, by recognizing that we are creative women. We are capable of developing beautiful designs and creating weaving networks based on honesty, trust and respect. Because our towns are relatively nearby, we've been able to organize the designing and weaving to fill orders very well. We have representatives who attend the meetings to keep us up to date and to divide up the work among us.

"However, it hasn't been easy to find outlets to sell our work because we don't know a lot about technology to reach all the shoppers and other people who want to help us. 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.

"Today, we're very grateful to you and we want to thank all of our friends and shoppers because, by offering our weavings online, we'll be able to generate more income and continue working to achieve our dreams."

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Maker BadgeCaring 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.

Maker BadgeEnabling 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.

Maker BadgeConfronting 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.

Maker BadgeJob 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.

Maker BadgePreserving 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.

Maker BadgeEmpowering Women

The Women's Empowerment badge is awarded to female artisans or artisan groups that are led by women.