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A Pandemic Update
Posted on August 07 2020
We are grateful to the many Mayan Hands customers and friends who have inquired about ...
Artisan Profile: Cecilia Chiroy
Posted on December 08 2019
Cecilia is a determined woman and her persistence has reaped benefits not just for her...
Highlights of the Year
Posted on December 29 2018
This last year has been one of vision and growth for Mayan Hands and we're delighted to...
Your Gift Empowers
Posted on December 18 2017
We are writing with great news: Thanks to you, 15-year-old Damaris Chonay is on her way...
Today's Woman
Posted on December 15 2017
Recently, Elaine Houston from WNYT, Albany's local NBC affiliate, visited our warehous...
The Panda's Smile
Posted on April 11 2017
There are so many stories behind each product. This one is about our panda bear. Our...
Celebrating Micaela
Posted on April 07 2017
Our beloved artisan partner Micaela Damián (shown above with her proud parents) just g...
A Very Special Workshop
Posted on March 13 2017
Mayan Hands' dear friend and weaver extraordinaire Sarah Saulson is in Guatemala right ...
A Basket Case
Posted on June 10 2016
If you've looked at our website recently, you may have noticed that some basket designs...
Visit to Iximché
Posted on January 18 2016
None of the women had ever been to the Mayan ruins of Iximché and even though we wer...
"There are no normal people here, are there?"
Posted on January 17 2016
Part II - San Pedro la Laguna
This story gives me a constantly-repeating opportunity ...
On My Best-of-Life List
Posted on January 14 2016
About two hours ago I left the dye team women of San Rafael - Gilberta, Abelina, Ber...
The Power of the Adolescent Girl - Happy International Day of the Girl!
Posted on October 11 2015
Today we join the world community in recognizing the unique power of the adolescent gi...
What a Difference a Year Makes!
Posted on August 24 2015
Exactly a year ago, the women of El Triunfo presented some stunning basket samples to ...
Celebrating Mothers, Pillars of Mayan Culture
Posted on April 30 2015
Did you know that ever since the Spanish conquest more than 500 years ago the transmis...
A Thanksgiving
Posted on April 19 2015
Last week, Mayan Hands staff in Guatemala City received a very special invitation from...
Connecting with Traditional Textile Makers
Posted on January 29 2015
A special post by our guest blogger and dear friend Jane Patrick of Schacht Spindle Co...
Sewing Course
Posted on December 22 2014
Last week, happy mothers celebrated with their daughters the completion of an 80-hour ...