Guatemala is Family Handwoven Cotton Table Runner in Turquoise from Guatemala _artisan--novica-artisan-11937 Elis Mufarroha creates this majestic

Elis Mufarroha creates this majestic decor accessory

Cristobal Ramirez of Guatemala designs a marvelous wrap bracelet

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Designed by Mata Traders and then handmade by a fair trade women's cooperative

Guatemala is Family Handwoven Cotton Table Runner in Turquoise from Guatemala _artisan--novica-artisan-11937 Elis Mufarroha creates this majestic'To us, blue represents the welcoming warmth of home,' says a representative of Yama Aj Chixot Artisan Group in reference to the turquoise blue of this table runner. She explains that many of them feel an extraordinary sense of companionship when blue is present in their designs. 'We tend to use blue a lot.' They work in teams on the pedal loom, hand weaving the table runner with cotton featuring the legendary wreath that appears in the huipil blouses