It all began with a small group of women and a big idea. In the western highlands of Guatemala, the first members of the collective and the US team came together to form a business that would build upon the craft of our ancestors. Initially, Caryn Maxim of the US team worked closely with the women in the collective to get everything up and running. Each of our members received training to acquire specialty skills in textile design and production while developing their business acumen. The roles have shifted over time, and now the women have full autonomy—building markets on their own within Guatemala and with other US import sources. As buyers of the products, the US team is now one of many sources of revenue for the collective.

We take pride in growing our business, engaging with our cultural traditions, and sharing a piece of those traditions with the world.