Shawl Blue with Pom poms - Oversized - Elegant and Fairtrade

This oversized Shawl Blue with fancy Pom Poms is a must-have for any fashion-forward individual.

The extra large size and blue and terracota color make it an eleant and versatile piece that can be worn as a shawl or used as a cozy plaid.

But what makes this sustainable shawl truly unique is the fact that it is handwoven on a foot-loom by talented Mayan weavers in the Highlands of Guatemala.

These weavers are part of the women cooperative KemAjachel, which consists of 70 skilled Mayan artisans. It takes 3 to 6 master-weavers about 3 workdays to create one of these stunning shawls.

By purchasing this product, you are not only getting a high-quality and stylish accessory, but you are also supporting these weavers and their families. Your purchase helps them to support their household economy, send their children to school, and preserve their precious weaving traditions.

The shawl is made of 100% rayon and measures 257cm x 65cm (including fringes). It is handwoven on a foot-loom and handmade in Guatemala, making it a fair-trade and sustainable fashion choice.

Specifications:

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

To keep your shawl in top condition, simply hand wash it with cold water and lay it flat or hang it 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.