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 ...

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...

A Pop of Magenta

We are big fans of the color magenta. We find it to be striking, vibrant and empowering. It's the perfect balance between red and blue; eye catching and dare we say, FUN!  Whether you’re wearing a ...

It is Easy Being Green

With spring arriving this week, thoughts of green have been dancing in our heads from the fresh blades of grass that will be popping up soon to the new leaves on the trees. The color green can symb...

A Century of Bucket Hats

As the season for bucket hats is upon us, we started reminiscing about how we first started to offer bucket hats. It all began when the children in Grupo Cajolá’s preschool needed hats to protect t...

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...

The Features Shine Through in our Best Selling Toiletry Bag

Toiletry Bag or Dopp Kit? Or is it a toiletry kit? One of our perennial best selling products is our Toiletry Bag. Many people refer to this type of travel bag as a Dopp Kit, named for their invent...

What's your toiletry bag personality?

Customers consider our toiletry bags and cosmetic bags to be travel essentials whether they’re flying across the country, around the world, or just spending a weekend in the city.  They make great ...

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...