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Hand-crafted Luna Rococo Handbag- Guatemala-Fair Trade
Hand-crafted Luna Rococo Handbag- Guatemala-Fair Trade
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Pretty and practical, our flowery Luna handbags are handmade from recycled Huipils (pronounced Wee-peel) in the rococo style. Huipil is the Spanish term for the traditional blouse worn by Mayan women in Guatemala. Huipils are the most significant part of a Mayan woman's costume, and to the knowledgeable observer, it identifies a woman's village, social and marital status, religious background, wealth, and individual personality.
- Measures 12" wide x 10" high
- Dual cloth-covered, firm but flexible handles
- The reverse side is the same color as the handles
- Snap closure and zipped interior pocket
- Available in Blue, Brown, or Purple
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 artists and the techniques used to create these wonderful eco-friendly items, please click below on "About the Artisans".
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.
