A Thread of Hope Guatemalan Fair Trade

A Thread of Hope Guatemalan Fair Trade

Handmade Fairly Traded crafts from Guatemala Maya

Handmade CraftsClothing & TextilesHoliday & Seasonal DecorAmherst, MassachusettsMore markets than they can countOn VendorsMap since Oct 2026

Our story

Working directly with Maya artisan cooperatives, groups, and families in Guatemala for 26 years. We sell handwoven lightweight bamboo and bamboo chenille scarves and ponchos, cotton shirts made from repurposed handwoven ikat skirt fabric, bags, wallets, coin purses, camera straps, beaded jewelry, ornaments, worry dolls, home goods, and more.

The work

Featured piece

Signature

Magenta, Light Violet, and Black Bamboo Chenille Scarf

Handwoven on a backstrap loom by a cooperative of genocide survivor women and their daughters in the highlands of Guatemala, using bamboo chenille yarn hand-dyed in small batches using AZO-free dyes and traditional ikat/jaspe dyeing methods.

$54 retailOne-of-one pieces
1-6 weeks wholesaleTypical lead time
Magenta, Light Violet, and Black Bamboo Chenille Scarf

Markets & reviews

No upcoming events yet.

Makers like them

Browse all vendors →