Men Scarf Green Olive - Organic Bamboo Chenille - Fairtrade

This Men Scarf Green Olive with fringes is not just a beautiful accessory, but also a symbol of fairtrade and sustainability.

Handmade by members of the Maya collective Kamolon Ki Konojel from Guatemala, this scarf is made of organic bamboo chenille and hand dyed with Azo-free dyes in harmonious green olive shades. The cooperative, consisting of 180 backstrap weavers, warpers, dyers, and sewers, aims to provide economic opportunities for their families and community.

Measuring 200cm x 25cm (78' L x 10' W) including fringe, this scarf is not only stylish but also environmentally friendly. Made of 100% rayon from organic bamboo, it is a sustainable choice for your wardrobe.

By purchasing this scarf, you are not only adding a unique and high-quality accessory to your collection, but also supporting the livelihoods of women artisans in Guatemala. Join the movement towards fairtrade and sustainability with this Men Scarf Green Olive.

Specifications:

• Dimensions: 200cm x 25cm (78' L x 10' W). Including fringe.
• Composition: 100% rayon from organic bamboo.
• Handmade in Guatemala
• Fairtrade and sustainable

To care for this scarf, simply hand wash and lay flat until almost dry, then fluff in the dryer using low heat and a gentle cycle.

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.