[act-ma] Central American Crafts

[Charlie Welch]

El Salvadoran Crafts

Proceeds go to the craft makers in El Salvador and to the Community Church
of Boston.

Video of what's available

https://www.facebook.com/dean.stevens.5/videos/10222327541391973

Contact Dean Stevens at dean at deanstevens.com for more info.


Also see below for Mayan crafts

Special on Everything from Our Favorite Weaving Co-op: Handwoven Bamboo
Scarves, Ponchos, Handbags, More!
Please place your order by December 16 at midnight for it to arrive before
Christmas. If you live in New England/Mid Atlantic area, you can place your
order by December 18 at midnight to receive it before Christmas, but some
UPAVIM products may arrive later. Please inquire. Let us know if you would
like your gift shipped directly to the recipient.
THROUGH DEC. 31 at athreadofhope.coop

10% OFF EVERYTHING
MADE BY ASOCIACIÓN MAYA WEAVING COOPERATIVE!

Scarves, Ponchos, Handbags, Face Masks,
Wallets, Glasses/Cell Cases and more!
In-Stock and Backorders
More info below. Use coupon code WEAVINGBEAUTY10
Last-Minute Gifts and Stocking Stuffers!
A super-selection of beaded ornaments / backpack charms /
key rings! $12 and up.

New: sloth, alligator (with mouth that opens!), hippopotamus, bees, lots of
birds, camel, duckling, snowy owl, new quetzals, and whales!

And our old favorites: octopuses, cats, dogs, elephants, frogs,
hummingbirds, llamas, mermaids, mermen, peacocks, penguins, pigs with
wings, seahorses, turtles, and more!

Sturdy and stuffed with plastic bags to help keep their shape.
Earrings!

Dreamcatchers!
Dreamcatcher Earrings!
Thread Painted Bird Coin Purses
Choose from 30 Styles! 10% Off!

Andres first learned hand embroidery, then taught himself how to do thread
painting on a sewing machine. He uses photos of birds and butterflies that
we have chosen from books or online as models for his embroidery. The
fabric is hand-woven on backstrap looms, then placed in an embroidery hoop
to stretch it during the embroidery process. He then “thread paints” the
design using his sewing machine, moving the fabric in various ways to get
the desired texture and effect. Quickly “painting” then changing the thread
color and “painting” again, it is amazing how expertly he produces the
embroidery. He then tailors the coin purse, adding zippers and linings. We
have watched his work improve over the years, and nowadays he has reached
the peak! Usually $19 - Now 10% off!
New Hand-Embroidered Coin Purses Intro Special

Elizabeth and her mother, two amazingly talented fine embroiderers, called
me in July to see if I had any work for them during this period of Covid.
This commenced a several-month process of looking for embroidery designs
and getting samples made. We hope you enjoy these beautiful coin purses! 4"
x 6" with zipper. More designs on the way! Usually $25 - Intro Special $19
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THROUGH DEC. 31 at athreadofhope.coop

10% OFF EVERYTHING
MADE BY ASOCIACIÓN MAYA WEAVING COOPERATIVE!

Scarves, Ponchos, Handbags, Face Masks,
Wallets, Glasses/Cell Cases and more!
In-Stock and Backorders

These scarves are soft and cozy, with a beautiful drape. 50 color ways
available! All handwoven on traditional labor-intensive backstrap looms
using the highest quality lightweight bamboo and/or bamboo chenille yarns
hand-dyed in small batches. Each skein of yarn is hand-dyed 4 to 6
different colors, in small batches. Then each scarf is warped on a warping
board. Each color appears in the fringes, and flows through the weaving in
a unique way. The 180 Maya women weavers, members of the cooperative, are
genocide survivors and their daughters. They have been working together for
almost 35 years! They provide full-time work to an additional 20 employees
who wind skeins, dye yarn, warp, tailor, do quality control, and administer
the co-op.
ENJOY
10% OFF
10% OFF EVERYTHING MADE BY ASOCIACION MAYA!

Be sure to enter code
WEAVINGBEAUTY10
at checkout to save!
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Lightweight Bamboo Masks
Pick up a lightweight bamboo face mask to match your scarf or poncho! Some
have elastic that goes behind your head, others behind your ears.
Handwoven Bamboo Ponchos

Usually $99 -$79 with coupon WEAVINGBEAUTY10

In stock and backorders.

One size fits most.

Four styles:

*Bamboo Chenille (below)

*Lightweight Bamboo (with fringes, on left)

*Infinity Front Lightweight Bamboo (on right)

*Bamboo Chenille and Lightweight Bamboo
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Hand-Carved
Coco Spirit Coconut Shell Necklaces with adjustable cord. Over 50 designs!

Usually $12. On sale for $10 through December 31!
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Ornaments from
Escuela Puerta Abierta
in Santiago Atitlan

We collaborate with this truly impressive innovative indigenous rural
school. Mothers make the adorable felt ornaments, adding pieces of recycled
traditional skirt fabric. That’s how they pay their children’s tuition!

Read more about the school here
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Many Christmas Ornaments on Sale!

Felted Dancing Santa
Felt Birds
Felt Mermaid
Felt Santa
Felt Unicorn
Giant Sitting Santa

Snowman
Snowman & Christmas Tree Garland
Long-Legged Santa
Macrame Tree
Red Hen and Yellow Rooster
Worry Doll Wreath Ornament
Check out our website
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We have something for everyone on your gift list, including you—beautiful,
meaningful and useful items handcrafted by indigenous Maya artisans in
Guatemala. Your purchases always make a real difference to these artisans,
but especially during the pandemic.

We now accept PayPal in addition to major credit cards.

Take a look at our 3-minute video
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and our flyer below to get a quick overview of our offerings this holiday
season.

Thank you so much! Your purchases matter to the indigenous artisans with
whom we work!

Be well and take care,

Eliza Strode
A Thread of Hope Guatemalan Fair Trade
www.athreadofhope.coop
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