Shawl Green Lemon - Oversized - Fashionable and Fairtrade

This oversized Shawl Green Lemon with Golden Pompoms is not just a fashion statement, it's a symbol of fairtrade and sustainability.

Its soft drape and vibrant green color with golden pompoms make it a versatile accessory that can be worn at home, work, or for a evening out. Or be used as a cozy plaid.

Handwoven on a foot-loom by skilled women weavers in the Highlands of Guatemala, this shawl is a true work of art.

What makes this shawl truly unique is the story behind it. It is handmade by members of the Mayan cooperative Kem Ajachel, consisting of 70 talented women artisans. Each shawl takes 3-6 masterweavers about 3 workdays to create, showcasing the intricate weaving traditions of the Mayan culture.

By purchasing this shawl, you are not only adding a beautiful piece to your wardrobe, but you are also supporting the livelihoods of these Mayan weavers. Your purchase helps them to support their household economy, send their children to school, and preserve their precious weaving traditions.

With its unique design and meaningful story, this shawl is more than just an accessory - it's a statement of style and support for fairtrade and sustainable fashion.

Specifications:

• Size: 257cm x 65cm (including fringes)
• Composition: 100% rayon
• Handwoven on a foot-loom
• Fair-trade and sustainable fashion
• Handmade in Guatemala

Caring for this shawl is simple - hand wash with cold water and lay flat or hang to dry. You can also iron it using the rayon setting.

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.