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...

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...

Introducing Gloria

Mayamam Weavers coop is made up of foot loom weavers, backstrap weavers and seamstresses. Together the three groups consist of 23 members, all women (of course!). We like to introduce you to the ar...

What does Red, White & Blue Mean to You?

Color is fascinating and has an influence over our emotions and our behaviors. It is a topic we have been interested in for a long time as you may have read about in previous Mayamam blog posts lik...

Creatively Collaborating

Sometimes stepping outside your comfort zone is just the push you need to create something new, something beautiful. Recently Marlon Davila, a Guatemalan artist from New Jersey, spent several weeks...

Weaving Quality into a Handmade Business

At Mayamam Weavers we are proud of the quality of the products we offer. Our mission is to not only make beautiful products but make beautiful products that are durable and long lasting. We are alw...

Giving of Thanks from a Maya Perspective

The women of the Mayamam Weavers cooperative are Mam, indigenous people belonging to one of the 22 ethnic groups of Maya people in Guatemala. Mam people speak their own language and live primarily ...

Mayan Chocolate Cookie Recipe

With the season of baking officially upon us, it felt like a great time to share a recipe for an easy sweet treat.  This sturdy chocolate cookie has a deep chocolate flavor with an unassuming warm ...

Chocolate, Food of the Gods

While many of us may be nodding our heads in agreement that yes, chocolate is other-worldly, the Mayans have worshipped the cacao tree for thousands of years. As far back as 4000 years ago, Mayan c...

Preserving Cultural Heritage

October is Fair Trade month, and since one of the 9 Fair Trade Principles is “respecting cultural identity,” we thought this would be a great time to reflect on the artisanal heritage behind some o...