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This very vibrant and rich runner is perfect for all seasons. The multicolor stripes create a festive mood and are reminiscent of the many colors we see in Guatemala. Measures 14.5"wide x 80" in length with 1.5" twisted fringe on both ends.

Beautiful, handmade, high-quality.

Made by women weavers in Aguas Calientes, Guatemala.

A Fair Trade item whose sale directly benefits them and their families.

This is another in a series of BuzzFlash "Fair Trade" premiums, helping to bring economic justice to the world.

And you can watch more about the women who make these high-quality artisan products and Maya Works, "interweaving lives," by watching this short online documentary.

We are working with an economic justice organization called Maya Works to bring this vibrant "Aguas Calientes Runner" to you.

You can purchase more Fair Trade premiums from BuzzFlash.com by clicking here.

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.

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

Where are MayaWorks artisans located and what do they create?

MayaWorks artisans are located in Agua Caliente, Buen Esperanza, Comalapa, Patzun, San Pedro La Laguna, Santiago Atitlan, and Xetonox. Nine groups create products for MayaWorks. Their handcrafted items include placemats, table runners, bags of all kinds, beadwork jewelry, cornhusk dolls, hackysacks, yarmulkes and pastoral stoles. The artisans participate in MayaWorks funded workshops to improve the quality of their crafts and to learn better business practices.

What does it mean to be a Fair Trade Organization?

MayaWorks is a member of The Fair Trade Federation, Aid to Artisans, and The Craft Center. MayaWorks joins these organizations in a commitment to working with disadvantaged artisans by developing markets for their products in First World countries. Fair Trade Organizations (FTOs) assist artisans and farmers in developing new markets, reducing their need to rely on "middle men" and producing a much greater return directly to them. MayaWorks not only pays fair prices for products but also returns an additional percentage to artisans for girls' scholarships; microcredit loans; business training and support. FTOs also adhere to a strict set of criteria regarding wages, working conditions and environmentally sound business practices.



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