Highlands Botanical Beaded Coin Purse
Highlands Botanical Beaded Coin Purse
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This beaded coin purse comes from the highlands of Guatemala, and is perfect for holding your essentials no matter where you go! The artisans create intricate bead work on hand looms where they stitch beads onto thin threads creating beautiful botanical patterns. This type of beading brings vital income to the women's families and communities.
- Glass beads & cotton
- Lined
- Approximately 5" L x 3" W (12.7 x 7.6 cm)
- Handmade in & fairly traded from Guatemala
Artisan Information
Artisan Information
La Casa Cotzal was founded as a retail store in Guatemala City in 1994. The primary goal has always been to find markets for the finest traditional Guatemalan crafts.The store sold fine vintage textiles, antique vernacular furniture as well as modern pieces upholstered in custom weaves, and museum quality folk art, including dance masks, santos, slingshots, and other items relating to the religious and everyday life of the indigenous Mayan population. They began to export in 1995.
La Casa aims to generate sustainable, optimum income-producing crafts production, including new opportunities for existing artisan groups, and training for incipient groups. They work in as many niches of markets as possible in order to assure work for as many capable artisans as they can.
Supplier Information
Supplier Information
By shopping the Global Girlfriend collection, you are making a difference in women’s lives across the globe. Global Girlfriend is focused on striving for gender equality and empowerment, and the importance of women providing for themselves and their families. By supporting jobs that guarantee fair wages by fair trade, women are able to proudly contribute to their families, encouraging their communities to flourish.
Shipping
Shipping
This product ships to the United States and international. Expedited shipping options are available for addresses within the United States, unless total order weight prohibits.
Returns
Returns
If you are not 100% satisfied with this product, you may return it for exchange or refund within 90 days of purchase, subject to some restrictions. Please review our full Returns & Exchanges information.
