Shawl Light Blue - Natural Dyes - Ecofriendly and Fairtrade

This Shawl Light Blue is not only stylish, but also environmentally friendly. Handmade from 100% rayon and hand-dyed with natural dyes extracted from plants, barks, flowers, and seeds, this shawl is a true work of art.

The shawl is handwoven on a backstrap-loom by the talented women of the Mayan fairtrade collective Kem Akachel in Guatemala.

With its light blue color, this shawl is versatile and can be worn for any occasion - at home, at work, or for a night out. And not only will you look good, but you'll also feel good knowing that your purchase is helping these women artisans support their households and send their children to school for a better future.

Measuring 180cm in width and 72cm in length (including fringes), this shawl is the perfect size for wrapping around your shoulders or using as a scarf.

Join the movement towards sustainable and ethical fashion with this fairtrade and eco-friendly shawl. Add it to your wardrobe today and make a positive impact on the world.

Specifications:

• Measures: 180cm W x 72cm, (Including fringes)
• Composition: 100% rayon
• 100% natural dyes extracted from plants
• Fairtrade and Eco-friendly
• Handmade in Guatemala

And caring for this shawl is easy - simply hand wash and lay flat or hang to dry, and 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.