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Hand-Sewn Baby Booties- Blue or Pink- De Colores-Guatemala
Hand-Sewn Baby Booties- Blue or Pink- De Colores-Guatemala
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A great gift for new mothers, these adorable booties are made by Guatemalan artisans at De Colores Art. Each bootie is handmade integrating small pieces of huipil, (wee-peel) a traditional blouse worn by Mayan women. To the knowledgeable observer, a huipil identifies the wearer's village, social and marital status, religious background, wealth, and individual personality. A well-woven huipil can last 20 to 30 years before it's sold at the market and starts a second life.
De Colores Art, based in the culturally rich, indigenous Lake region of Guatemala, offers employment opportunities in knitting and embroidery to the local villagers. Free training, flexible hours, community education, and the use of recycled products are all hallmarks of their organization.
- Please choose Pink or Blue
- Available in three sizes:
- Small for ages 6 weeks - 3 months
- Medium for ages 3 - 6 months
- Large for ages 6 - 9 months
Handmade in Guatemala and fair trade imported.
Please read our extended description below by clicking on "About the Artisans" for more information on how these wonderful eco-friendly items are made, and for more information on the talented artists who make them.
About the Artisans
About the Artisans
Ceramica Quinua, an artisan cooperative known for its social and environmental responsibility, offers steady work to six workshops and 36 families in Ayachucho, Peru. Ceramica Quinua is dedicated to decreasing the use of firewood to reduce deforestation, and as such, works primarily with clay, which is extracted from the land in a controlled manner to avoid erosion.
The artisans shape and fire their pieces in home-based workshops during their nine-hour workday. Children often sit in on the workshops during their free time in so they may learn the trade that's been passed from ancestor to ancestor. The organization also takes pride in offering health care for its craftsmen, and for sharing its environmental knowledge and conservation techniques with students at public schools.
The Quinua district is characterized by the eucalyptus and alder-scented atmosphere of its mountain and forest landscapes. The name Quinua is derived from the Qenwal plant, said to be comparable in beauty only to the Quinuin women. The unique flora and fauna that inhabit the territory are fast becoming a major tourist attraction. Unfortunately, deforestation and pollution from paint chemicals are threatening their existence.
