Introducing Brenda

At the very heart of any fair trade or hand made business are the people. In the case of Mayamam Weavers, it is the women. Women who are mothers, daughters, sisters and friends, in addition to bein...

The Power of Red

Of all colors on the color spectrum, red is the most vibrant and in many cultures it carries a grand significance. In Chinese culture, red represents good luck and prosperity. It also symbolizes fe...

Introducing Maria

If you’ve been hanging around here for a while, you know we like to introduce you to the artisans and share more about their story. This month we’d like you to say hello to Maria! Maria has been a ...

Introducing One of our Madres on Mother's Day - Meet Elvia

Feliz dia de la mama! In both Guatemala and the USA, Mother’s Day is a BIG deal. While Mother’s Day is the second Sunday of every May in the U.S., Guatemala celebrates mothers on May 10th every yea...

Introducing Asencion

Say hello to Asencion! Asencion Lopez is a talented backstrap weaver and has been a member of the cooperative for the past fourteen years. In that time, a lot has changed in her life and she recent...

Introducing Miriam

Every so often we like to take the opportunity introduce you to a member of the cooperative, so you can see who is behind the beautiful products of Mayamam Weavers.  Say hello to Miriam Perez who h...

Worldwide Pandemic and a Stronger Community

Anybody tired of the corona virus yet? Yes, we feel you. Looking back a month or two, we never could have dreamed that the world would be like this. Struggling with a new not-so-normal routine, we ...

Discovering the Ir - RESIST - able Art of Jaspe

Just as weaving is an ancient craft found around much of the world, jaspe (pronounced hah-spay) is a weaving technique found around much of the globe. In other parts of the world, it is referred t...

Reflections of 2019

As a business grows year over year, every year is better than the one before (when everything goes according to plan). 2019 was no exception. It was a year that we grew as we learned new skills in ...

Introducing Delfina

If you've followed us on Facebook or Instagram, over time you have had the opportunity to see many photos of the members of the cooperative, in groups as well as individually. Chances are, if we as...