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Recycled Huipil Shoulder Bag- Large Size-Fair Trade-Guatemala

Name: Recycled Huipil Shoulder Bag- Large Size-Fair Trade-Guatemala
Brand: OWP
SKU: DC:HUIBAG-L
Price: 64.95 USD
Availability: InStock

Recycled Huipil Shoulder Bag- Large Size-Fair Trade-Guatemala

$64.95 USD

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This bright shoulder bag has been artisan-crafted from colorful huipils in Guatemala. A huipil (wee-peel) is a traditional blouse worn by Mayan women in Guatemala, and to the knowledgeable observer, it identifies her 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 as a rag, quilt, or handbag.

Large bag measures 14" wide x 17-1/2" high with 27" handles (13" drop length)
Medium bag measures 12" wide x 15" high with 22" handles (11" drop length)
Both sizes are lined with black cotton and an interior zipper pocket

Since these items are created from many different blouses, designs and styles will vary. Handmade in Guatemala and fair trade imported.

To learn more about the talented artisans who create these beautiful eco-friendly handbags, please click on "About the Artisans".

About the Artisans

درزة /dar-zah/

Darzah means "stitch" in Arabic.

Darzah is a non-profit, fair-trade brand creating handmade fashion & home interior products in Palestine. The female artisans specialize in Fallahi Tatreez and Tahriri Tatreez embroidery, traditional Palestinian art forms.

By working with Darzah, Palestinian artisans are handcrafting their dreams and stitching together a brighter future.

Darzah is a non-profit, ethical fashion brand creating authentic, handmade Palestinian products. As a Fair Trade Certified brand, they are committed to providing their artisans with optimal working conditions the living wages are 60% higher than the average corporate salary in the West Bank. Every Darzah purchase contributes to artisan salaries, employment programs, and job training in the West Bank.

Darzah creates authentic Palestinian offerings featuring native Tatreez motifs. Every Tatreez design embodies a deeper connection to Palestinian heritage and identity, each symbolizing its own unique and historic meaning.

By carrying Darzah products, Low Country Fair Trade helps to support marginalized women in the West Bank, resonating with our socially conscious customers. Each product is handmade by skilled female artisans, providing them with a 60% higher fair wage and economic opportunities.

Every purchase you make from our Darzah and Zeki Learning Product lines helps create a brighter future for women and their families living on the West Bank.