How Do the Women Get Paid?

So, how do the women get paid for their work? That is a question we get frequently. October is Fair Trade Month and we thought it would be a good time to answer that. Our answer sometimes startles ...

When a Kimono is Not a Kimono

The term “Cultural Appropriation” has been tossed around quite a bit in the past few years. Mayamam Weavers is very sensitive to the theft of the beautiful huipil designs of the traditional Maya dr...

What in the WORLD is FAIR TRADE?

With World Fair Trade Day coming up on May 11th, we’d like to talk about the topic of "fair trade." Ethical consumption, conscious consuming, purchase with purpose, fair trade, transparency, these ...

October is Fair Trade Month

October is Fair Trade Month, a time to raise awareness about the importance of fair trade to the global economy and to promote purchasing from businesses that are committed to fair trade.  It’s abo...