Shawl Deep Purple - Fancy Pompons - Oversized - Fairtrade

This oversized Shawl Deep Purple is a truly unique and versatile piece that will elevate any outfit. With its reversible design, soft drape and delicate pompons, it can be worn at home, work, or for a special evening out.

This extra large shawl is not only a sustainable and stylish accessory, but it can also be used as a cozy plaid.

What makes this shawl even more special is that it is handmade by Mayan weavers in Guatemala, using traditional foot-loom techniques.

Each shawl takes 3-6 master-weavers up to 3 days to create, making it a truly labor of love.

By purchasing this fair-trade shawl, you are not only supporting the livelihoods of these talented weavers, but also helping to preserve their weaving traditions and send their children to school.

Measuring at 257cm x 65cm (including fringes), this oversized shawl is made from 100% rayon and is both fairtrade and sustainable.

Specifications:

• Measures: 257cm x 65cm (Including fringes)
• Composition: 100% rayon
• handwoven on a foot-loom
• Handmade in Guatemala
• Fairtrade and sustainable

Shawl care: To care for your shawl, simply hand wash with cold water and lay flat or hang to dry. For best results, iron 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.