Shawl Ecru - Natural Cotton - Sustainable and Fairtrade

Wrap Yourself in Uniqueness with this fairtrade Shawl Ecru. Indulge in the beauty of this handcrafted Ecru Shawl, handmade with 100% natural unbleached cotton and adorned with delicate fringes and a lovely patron.

This fairtrade shawl is not only a fashion statement, but also a versatile piece that can be used as a plaid.

Each shawl is carefully handmade by skilled Mayan weavers who use traditional crochet techniques. These talented artisans reside in rural villages in the highlands of Verapaz, Guatemala and are part of the fairtrade Proteje collective.

By purchasing this shawl, you are supporting their efforts to preserve the Mayan weaving traditions and providing them with fair compensation for their labor.

Measuring at 198cm in length and 68cm in width, with 18cm fringes, this shawl is the perfect addition to any outfit.

Its composition of 100% natural ecru cotton makes it not only sustainable, but also soft and comfortable to wear.

Specifications:

• Measures: long 198cm, fringes 18cm, wide 68cm
• Composition: 100% natural ecru cotton
• Chrochet
• Fair trade and sustainable
• Handmade in Guatemala

Shawl care: To maintain its quality, simply hand wash with cold water and lay flat or hang to dry. Avoid bleaching and use a cotton setting when ironing.

Source: Quetzal Artisan

Brand: Quetzal Artisan is a brand that brings handmade and hand-woven products from North, Central and South America to Europe. The goal of Quetzal Artisan is to stimulate fair trade and to give real craftsmanship a stage. Quetzal Artisan has different collections that all try to make the world a bit better in their own way. 

Fair Trade: The wool collection is designed and woven by women in Canada and the Guatemalan textile collection is made by skilled women from Guatemala. The Guatemalan women make beautiful designs that combine traditional and modern and they get paid fair wages for their work, which ensures that they can support their children. 

Environmentally Friendly: For the wool collection Quetzal Artisan uses materials such as bamboo, alpaca wool, and organic cotton, which are spun in the Andes mountains of South America. For the Guatemalan collection, they only use natural materials such as cotton and viscose, and they paint by hand using natural paint products such as tree bark and flowers.