Fair Trade Handicrafts Fair Trade Handicrafts designs are hand woven by Mayan Quiche Indians of Guatemala. This small village industry gives families an opportunity to maintain the tradition of handcrafting while sharing with the world an expression of their indigenous culture. The income provided by the sale of these Fair Trade Handicrafts bracelets gives the families funds to purchase food while discouraging slash and burn agriculture, a method of farming that threatens the worlds' vital rainforests. The purchase of Fair Trade Handicrafts provides and alternative source of income to the Quiche villages. These contemporary handicrafts are inspired from traditional patterns and colors of the Indians and are a fashion statement that goes beyond fashion. From the hip to the chic, the intricate Fair Trade Handicrafts tell of a history of these indigenous people and of a future for their survival. |
