Bamboo Scarf Blue Purple - Hand-dyed - Beautiful & Fairtrade

This fair-trade Bamboo Scarf Blue Purple is a versatile and stylish addition to your wardrobe. Each scarf is adorned with a decorative ribbon, adding a unique touch to the design.

Handwoven by the skilled artisans of the Maya collective Kamolon KiKonojel, this scarf is made from organic bamboo chenille and dyed with azo-free dyes in beautiful shades of blue and purple.

By purchasing this scarf, you are not only supporting the traditional craft of backstrap weaving, but also helping to provide economic opportunities for the 180 members of the collective and their families in Sololá, Guatemala.

Measuring 200cm x 25cm (78' L x 10' W) including fringe, this scarf is perfect for any season. It is made from 100% rayon from organic bamboo, making it soft and comfortable to wear. The ornamental ribbon is made from 100% polyester.

Handmade with love in Guatemala, this scarf is not only a beautiful accessory, but also a meaningful and ethical purchase.

Specifications:

Caring for this scarf is easy - simply hand wash and lay flat until almost dry, then fluff in the dryer using a low heat, gentle cycle.

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.