What It Brings

Introductions

Near the Altilan Lake region of San Juan. Women Artisans are banding together to form cooperatives.

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Winding

Robyne Hayes 1520- Maya Traditions- Guatemala Photographers Without Borders

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Elena's Family

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ElenasStoryGuatemalabackstrapcollectiveeducationfairtradefamilylake altilanweaverwomen

Laughter

Tamales at Elena's House Robyne Hayes 1520- Maya Traditions- Guatemala Photographers Without Borders

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Tamales

Tamales at Elena's House Robyne Hayes 1520- Maya Traditions- Guatemala Photographers Without Borders

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Strength in Numbers

Maya Traditions Foundations works with these cooperatives to ensure they have a market for their high quality weavings.

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ElenasStoryGuatemalabackstrapcollectiveeducationfairtradefamilylake altilanweaverwomen

ElenasStoryGuatemalabackstrapcollectiveeducationfairtradefamilylake altilanweaverwomen

ElenasStoryGuatemalabackstrapcollectiveeducationfairtradefamilylake altilanweaverwomen

ElenasStoryGuatemalabackstrapcollectiveeducationfairtradefamilylake altilanweaverwomen

Elena's Hands

Most women in the region still wear traditional woven clothing, such as the Huipil (blouse) however, slowly times are changing as women switch to more modern blouses. That is why it is essential for these women to find markets that provide a fair wage for their products.

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