In the small communities of San Marcos and Santiago Atitlan, on the shores of Lake Atitlan in the highlands of Guatemala, sixty Maya artisans work together to crochet Yarmulkes/Kippot for sale through MayaWorks. The women crochet to generate a steady income for themselves and their families.

Available in the standard 6" size.

Your purchase of a kippa brings income to the artisans who create them--that means better food on their family table, better access to health care and school for their children. You can make a difference in the lives of a Mayan family!

* 100% cotton
* cold water wash
* line dry

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Here is a little more about Maya Works:

MayaWorks markets the work of Maya artisans who otherwise have no outlet for their handiwork. As a proud member of the Fair Trade Federation, MayaWorks pays artisans at prices they set, provides technical assistance and educational opportunities and meets other Fair Trade criteria.

MayaWorks is also much more than just an outlet for Mayan products. MayaWorks believes that community development happens through the economic development of women who otherwise have limited ways to participate or contribute to the economic stability of their families. Giving women an opportunity to earn an income from their skills gives them self-confidence and hope for themselves, their children, their family and their village.

And you can watch more about some of the artisans who craft products for Maya Works by watching this short online documentary.

In the coming months, BuzzFlash will be expanding its Fair Trade products, so that you can help improve the standard of leaving of those in economic need around the world. Many of these projects specifically benefit women eager to improve their lives, as does Maya Works.