Introducing Yolanda

There’s a familiar face around here that you may recognize from photos and videos that we have shared before. This month on the Journal we would like to introduce you to Yolanda. A talented backstr...

Why Handmade Matters: There's a Story Woven into Every Piece

When you can have anything delivered within 24 hours to your door, when some people are shopping solely by finding the lowest price, have you ever wondered why does handmade matter? In a world of f...

Trees that Help Build Community

Mayamam Weavers is proud to have donated one sapling for every order we received on the website since 2021. As we have shared here before, trees have been cut down for years to use for firewood and...

How Customer Care is Woven into this Small Fair Trade Business

At Mayamam Weavers, every product has a story. Our handwoven textiles are created by a women’s weaving cooperative in Guatemala, where quality, craftsmanship, and care are woven into every piece. B...

Woven with Intention: A Peek into Our Designs

Besides being known for our bright colors, Mayamam Weavers is also known for weaving in a wide variety of weave designs, including a couple of unique weaves.  Maya women are often taught by their m...

Earth Day Every Day

The Maya people have long believed that the earth is a living being and that they are its stewards. Their deep connection to the land is rooted in a respectful, reciprocal relationship with Mother ...

Introducing Ismelda

Each woman of the cooperative plays an important role in the business whether they are a seamstress or a weaver but in the end, it is the Quality Control team that ensures every piece meets the hig...

The Color Champagne

Champagne is the neutral color that isn’t boring. It’s festive! As you can imagine, the color Champagne is named after the famous sparkling wine in France’s Champagne region. While the sparkling wi...

When Textiles Weave Together a Community

Communities are built when something draws people together, something that they have in common, whether it is living in the same neighborhood, playing a sport together or sharing a religion. Commun...

Champurradas: A Crunchy Cookie Recipe

The holidays in the United States are filled with sweets galore from cakes, pies and candy to all kinds of cookies. In Guatemala, cookies are not a common part of the celebrations. The closest thin...