Shawl Brown Yellow - Oversized - Sustainable and Fairtrade

This extra long Shawl Brown Yellow with fringes is elegant and has a soft drape. This versatile shawl is not only a fashionable accessory but can also be used as cozy plaid.

Handwoven on a foot-loom by weavers of the cooperative Kem Ajachel in Solola, Guatemala, this multiuse shawl is a true work of art.

Each shawl takes about 3 workdays to 6 masterweavers to make, resulting in a gorgeous oversized wrap that measures 257cm x 65cm (including fringes). Made from 100% rayon, this shawl is not only stylish but also sustainable and fair-trade.

By purchasing this shawl, you are supporting the Mayan weavers in their household economy, education for their children, and preserving their precious weaving traditions.

Add a touch of elegance and support a good cause with this handmade Shawl Brown Yellow from Guatemala.

Specifications:

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

Care for your shawl by hand washing with cold water and laying it flat or hanging it 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.