Cotton Poncho Rose - Natural Dyes, Ecofriendly & Fairtrade

Experience the luxurious softness of natural cotton with our unique Cotton Poncho Rose. The soft, natural dyed pink color adds a touch of cheer to your wardrobe.

This eco-friendly poncho can be worn loose or paired with our handcrafted leather belts for a stylish look.

Handwoven by master weavers of the Mayan cooperative AjttonelIxok in Guatemala, these fairtrade ponchos are made with 100% natural cotton and self-made natural dyes extracted from barks, plants, vegetables, seeds, and flowers.

By supporting these Mayan women and their communities, you are also supporting their families and children's education.

Specifications:

• Measures: Wide 84cm, long 80cm, fringes 6cm
• One size
• Composition: 100% soft natural cotton (self-grown) and 100% natural dyes extracted from plants (self-made)
• Handmade in Guatemala
• Eco-friendly and fair trade

Poncho Care: Hand wash with cold water and lay flat or hang to dry. Do not bleach. Iron using cotton 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.