Shawl Indigo Forest - Natural Dyes - Ecofriendly & Fairtrade

This lightweight Shawl Indigo Forest is truly one-of-a-kind. Handwoven and hand-dyed with natural dyes extracted from the indigo plant, it is not only beautiful but also eco-friendly.

Handmade by members of the fairtrade Mayan cooperative Kem Ajachel in Guatemala, this shawl showcases the traditional Mayan Jaspe weaving technique and self-made natural dyes from barks, plants, vegetables, and flowers.

By purchasing this shawl, you are not only supporting the livelihoods of these Mayan artisans, but also helping to preserve their weaving traditions and provide a better future for their families.

Specifications:

• Measures: 180cm W x 75cm (including fringes)
• Composition: 100% rayon
• 100% natural dyes
• Jaspe weaving technique
• Eco-friendly and fairtrade
• Handmade in Guatemala

Shawl Care: Hand wash with cold water and lay flat or hang to dry. Iron using rayon setting.

Source: Quetzal Artisan

Brand: Quetzal Artisan is a brand that brings handmade and hand-woven products from North, Central and South America to Europe. The goal of Quetzal Artisan is to stimulate fair trade and to give real craftsmanship a stage. Quetzal Artisan has different collections that all try to make the world a bit better in their own way. 

Fair Trade: The wool collection is designed and woven by women in Canada and the Guatemalan textile collection is made by skilled women from Guatemala. The Guatemalan women make beautiful designs that combine traditional and modern and they get paid fair wages for their work, which ensures that they can support their children. 

Environmentally Friendly: For the wool collection Quetzal Artisan uses materials such as bamboo, alpaca wool, and organic cotton, which are spun in the Andes mountains of South America. For the Guatemalan collection, they only use natural materials such as cotton and viscose, and they paint by hand using natural paint products such as tree bark and flowers.