Shawl Jaspe Fire - Natural Dyes - Ecofriendly and Fairtrade

This gorgeous Shawl Jaspe Fire is a truly unique and eye-catching piece that will brighten up any outfit.

Hand-dyed with natural dyes extracted from plants, barks, vegetables and flowers this ecofriendly shawl is not only beautiful but also sustainable.

The shawl is handwoven on a backstrap-loom by women from the fair-trade Mayan cooperative Kem Ajachel in Guatemala, using the traditional Mayan Jaspe weaving technique.

The result is a stunning piece of fashion that supports the livelihoods of these talented artisans and helps preserve their weaving traditions.

With your purchase, you are not only getting a one-of-a-kind shawl, but also making a positive impact on the lives of these women and their families.

Measuring 180cm in width and 75cm in length (including fringes), this shawl is made of 100% rayon and is lightweight and easy to care for.

Add a touch of ecofriendly and sustainable fashion to your wardrobe with this handmade Shawl Jaspe Fire from Guatemala.

Specifications:

• Measures: 180cm W x 75cm, (Including fringes)
• Composition: 100% rayon hand-dyed with natural dyes
• Mayan Jaspe waiving technique
• Lightweigth
• Fair-trade, ecofriendly and sustainable fashion
• Handmade in Guatemala

Shawl Care: To ensure the longevity of this shawl, we recommend hand washing with cold water and laying flat or hanging to dry. For any wrinkles, simply 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.