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Close up$149.50
More: BREATHTAKING! I received my Huipile quilt today ... when I opened the box, the treasure awaiting was beyond words...I immediately laid it out on my bed and took a very long time studying and feeling all of the intricate embroidery and it brought me to tears through a huge smile. Nothing this beautiful can be made without heartfelt passion, depth of soul and willingness to share. I am so grateful to the incredible artisans who crafted this spectacular quilt...

Bangladesh$24.95
#174/ Sale! Full Size Embroidered Table Cloth & Napkin sets from Artisan Efforts! The table cloth is 84 x 48 inches, perfect for a large dining Table.

Hand Painted Coffee Mugs$29.75
A Set of 2 Tala Vera Design Coffee Mugs made by Mayan artisans. Beautiful 18 oz. Hand Painted & Hand Thrown Ceramic Mugs. Lead-free, dishwasher and microwave safe. 2 mugs. Fair Trade Federation members.

Tapestries$42.50
Fair Trade Federation Member !

Testimonials$34.95
Environmentally Friendly Gifts, Textiles & Crafts Made From Recycled Materials: One of our goals for 2012 was to work with our producer groups to create more environmentally responsible products, but we found that they were way ahead of us. Recycling is a fact of life in the developing world and our artisans were eager to design products using recycled embroideries, leather, paper, scrap cotton, and even gum wrappers. The products below reflect their creativity and we think...

Contest$89.95
About Artisans' Efforts: Artisans Effort was formed in 2003, as a cooperative of Indian Artisans in West Bengal. Many of the artisans are single or widowed women who had worked in the commercial Indian textile industry, but left because the wages and working conditions were deplorable.

Guatemalan Tapestry Wall Hangings$65.95
More: BREATHTAKING! I received my Huipile quilt today ... when I opened the box, the treasure awaiting was beyond words...I immediately laid it out on my bed and took a very long time studying and feeling all of the intricate embroidery and it brought me to tears through a huge smile. Nothing this beautiful can be made without heartfelt passion, depth of soul and willingness to share. I am so grateful to the incredible artisans who crafted this spectacular quilt...

New Page 3$42.50
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New Guatemalan Throw Pillow Cover$29.50
More: BREATHTAKING! I received my Huipile quilt today ... when I opened the box, the treasure awaiting was beyond words...I immediately laid it out on my bed and took a very long time studying and feeling all of the intricate embroidery and it brought me to tears through a huge smile. Nothing this beautiful can be made without heartfelt passion, depth of soul and willingness to share. I am so grateful to the incredible artisans who crafted this spectacular quilt...

Guatemalan Throw Pillow Cover$29.50
More: BREATHTAKING! I received my Huipile quilt today ... when I opened the box, the treasure awaiting was beyond words...I immediately laid it out on my bed and took a very long time studying and feeling all of the intricate embroidery and it brought me to tears through a huge smile. Nothing this beautiful can be made without heartfelt passion, depth of soul and willingness to share. I am so grateful to the incredible artisans who crafted this spectacular quilt...

New Page 2$29.50
More about Artisans' Efforts: They were established in 2003 to promote and nourish Indian Artisans in West Bengal.. Their group now includes hundreds of artisans creating fine handmade textiles, ceramics and leather crafts. Their mission is to create an environment in which all the artisans will be fairly paid for their work and each will have an equal say in running their organization.

Ordering Information, Returns, International Shipping & Customer Care Policies$10.00
International, HI and AK, PO Box, and APO deliveries will be delivered by the USPS. PO Box orders are sent parcel post, but can be upgraded upon request. Because the post office only insures APO deliveries to the APO address, not the recipient, you are ordering at your own risk...

ceramics&coffee$29.75
Our ceramic pottery is produced by a Mayan cooperative in San Antonio Palopo next to Lake Atitlan. This group was trained by World Famous Potter, Ken Edwards. The clay in the region is perfect to create these wonderful stoneware mugs and crosses. The Mayan families Ken trained hand paint each piece and all the work is done with kilns, ovens and wheels they have built in their small shop.

About our Quilts$199.50
To make a Z acual p a bedspread on a back-strap loom, the weaver starts with raw cotton that must be washed, combed and spun. She first stretches the long threads along a warping board to the desired length and attaches them firmly to her loom. Then she begins the complex process of weaving. To brocade, colored yarns are woven into the cloth to create the designs as the cloth itself is being woven. The weaver adjusts the tension of the loom by leaning forward...

King-size Handmade Mixed Huipile Guatemalan Patchwork Quilt & Pillow Cover Set$189.00
Handmade, Guatemalan mixed huipile embroidered patchwork quilt & 2 matching huipile pillow covers. Made by Mayan weaving cooperatives. Unique textile art. Fair Trade Federation Member.

Mixed Huipile Guatemalan Patchwork Quilt$169.50
Queen-size [94 x 92] Mixed Huipile Patchwork Quilt W/ 2 Free 18 inch Huipile Pillow Covers. Our Mixed Huipile Quilt is the most intricately embroidered quilt we offer. Each is absolutely unique and each is a work of art. The center is made from one entire Huipile [Mayan Embroidered Blouse], and it is surrounded with dozens of oversized embroidered patches. The designs and pictures embroidered in each of these quilts will leave you breathless. Also available in twin or king sizes. A Fair Trade Product...

Mixed Huipile Throw pillow covers$39.50
Handcrafted and beautifully embroidered Guatemalan throw pillow covers. 18 inches. Zipper close. Cotton

Embroidered Lap blanket or Throw$99.50
Red & Rust Huipile Embroidered Lap Blanket or Throw. Cotton. The center is made from one entire Huipile [Mayan Embroidered Blouse]. Each is beautiful and absolutely unique! 60 x 50 inches. Perfect to curl up under. A Fair Trade product.

Embroidered Guatemalan Shoulder Bag$42.50
Unique Embroidered Guatemalan Shoulder Bag. Long Shoulder Strap. The Bag is 11 x 13 inches. Lots of room inside. Zipper close. Made by Mayan weaving cooperatives. Unique textile art. Fair Trade Federation Member.

Guatemalan Shoulder Bag$37.50
#082/ Sale! Fabulous Textile Art. Moti Gala Embroidered & Jeweled Pillow Covers from Sidharth. The mixed media embroidery combines beads, sequins, mirrors, and fine needle work embroidery!! Red is the prominent color in these. 16 inches. Zipper close in back. Was $49.50, now just $36.50.

King$149.50
More: BREATHTAKING! I received my Huipile quilt today ... when I opened the box, the treasure awaiting was beyond words...I immediately laid it out on my bed and took a very long time studying and feeling all of the intricate embroidery and it brought me to tears through a huge smile. Nothing this beautiful can be made without heartfelt passion, depth of soul and willingness to share. I am so grateful to the incredible artisans who crafted this spectacular quilt...

Rose mixed pastels Guatemalan Patchwork Quilt. This was the quilt featured in$129.50
More: BREATHTAKING! I received my Huipile quilt today ... when I opened the box, the treasure awaiting was beyond words...I immediately laid it out on my bed and took a very long time studying and feeling all of the intricate embroidery and it brought me to tears through a huge smile. Nothing this beautiful can be made without heartfelt passion, depth of soul and willingness to share. I am so grateful to the incredible artisans who crafted this spectacular quilt...

Two Matching Pillow Cover Set$179.50
More: BREATHTAKING! I received my Huipile quilt today ... when I opened the box, the treasure awaiting was beyond words...I immediately laid it out on my bed and took a very long time studying and feeling all of the intricate embroidery and it brought me to tears through a huge smile. Nothing this beautiful can be made without heartfelt passion, depth of soul and willingness to share. I am so grateful to the incredible artisans who crafted this spectacular quilt...

Queen-size Handmade Rust/Terracotta Guatemalan Patchwork Quilt$149.50
Handmade, Guatemalan rust/terracotta embroidered patchwork quilt. Made by Mayan weaving cooperatives. Unique textile art. Fair Trade Federation Member.

99.50. Cotton with a Poly backing$99.50
More: BREATHTAKING! I received my Huipile quilt today ... when I opened the box, the treasure awaiting was beyond words...I immediately laid it out on my bed and took a very long time studying and feeling all of the intricate embroidery and it brought me to tears through a huge smile. Nothing this beautiful can be made without heartfelt passion, depth of soul and willingness to share. I am so grateful to the incredible artisans who crafted this spectacular quilt...

New For 2011$39.50
More: BREATHTAKING! I received my Huipile quilt today ... when I opened the box, the treasure awaiting was beyond words...I immediately laid it out on my bed and took a very long time studying and feeling all of the intricate embroidery and it brought me to tears through a huge smile. Nothing this beautiful can be made without heartfelt passion, depth of soul and willingness to share. I am so grateful to the incredible artisans who crafted this spectacular quilt...

Large Floor Pillow Covers, 25 x 25 inches$36.50
More: BREATHTAKING! I received my Huipile quilt today ... when I opened the box, the treasure awaiting was beyond words...I immediately laid it out on my bed and took a very long time studying and feeling all of the intricate embroidery and it brought me to tears through a huge smile. Nothing this beautiful can be made without heartfelt passion, depth of soul and willingness to share. I am so grateful to the incredible artisans who crafted this spectacular quilt...

Vivid Blue Handmade Floor Pillows. 25 x 25 inches. Beautiful$36.50
More: BREATHTAKING! I received my Huipile quilt today ... when I opened the box, the treasure awaiting was beyond words...I immediately laid it out on my bed and took a very long time studying and feeling all of the intricate embroidery and it brought me to tears through a huge smile. Nothing this beautiful can be made without heartfelt passion, depth of soul and willingness to share. I am so grateful to the incredible artisans who crafted this spectacular quilt...

Mixed Pastel Huipile Embroidered Pillow Cover$39.50
Mixed Pastel Huipile 18 Inch Embroidered Pillow Cover. Zipper back. Handmade by Mayan weaving cooperatives. Unique textile art. Fair Trade Federation Member.

Beautiful hand embroidery in vivid colors on a red cotton background$69.50
#082/ Sale! Fabulous Textile Art. Moti Gala Embroidered & Jeweled Pillow Covers from Sidharth. The mixed media embroidery combines beads, sequins, mirrors, and fine needle work embroidery!! Red is the prominent color in these. 16 inches. Zipper close in back. Was $49.50, now just $36.50.

Ceramics & Other Handmade Crafts$29.75
Our ceramic pottery is produced by a Mayan cooperative in San Antonio Palopo next to Lake Atitlan. This group was trained by World Famous Potter, Ken Edwards. The clay in the region is perfect to create these wonderful stoneware mugs and crosses. The Mayan families Ken trained hand paint each piece and all the work is done with kilns, ovens and wheels they have built in their small shop.

New For 2011$29.75
Our ceramic pottery is produced by a Mayan cooperative in San Antonio Palopo next to Lake Atitlan. This group was trained by World Famous Potter, Ken Edwards. The clay in the region is perfect to create these wonderful stoneware mugs and crosses. The Mayan families Ken trained hand paint each piece and all the work is done with kilns, ovens and wheels they have built in their small shop.

ceramics&coffee$29.75
Our ceramic pottery is produced by a Mayan cooperative in San Antonio Palopo next to Lake Atitlan. This group was trained by World Famous Potter, Ken Edwards. The clay in the region is perfect to create these wonderful stoneware mugs and crosses. The Mayan families Ken trained hand paint each piece and all the work is done with kilns, ovens and wheels they have built in their small shop.

ceramics&coffee$29.75
Our ceramic pottery is produced by a Mayan cooperative in San Antonio Palopo next to Lake Atitlan. This group was trained by World Famous Potter, Ken Edwards. The clay in the region is perfect to create these wonderful stoneware mugs and crosses. The Mayan families Ken trained hand paint each piece and all the work is done with kilns, ovens and wheels they built themselves in their small shop.

Ceramics & Other Handmade Crafts$29.75
Our ceramic pottery is produced by a Mayan cooperative in San Antonio Palopo next to Lake Atitlan. This group was trained by World Famous Potter, Ken Edwards. The clay in the region is perfect to create these wonderful stoneware mugs and crosses. The Mayan families Ken trained hand paint each piece and all the work is done with kilns, ovens and wheels they built themselves in their small shop.

New For 2012$29.75
Our ceramic pottery is produced by a Mayan cooperative in San Antonio Palopo next to Lake Atitlan. This group was trained by World Famous Potter, Ken Edwards. The clay in the region is perfect to create these wonderful stoneware mugs and crosses. The Mayan families Ken trained hand paint each piece and all the work is done with kilns, ovens and wheels they built themselves in their small shop.

Guatemalan Patchwork Bedspread$159.50
Handmade rose/mixed pastels Guatemalan patchwork bedspread. King-size [104 x 94]. Cotton with a poly backing. Handmade by Mayan artisans.

ceramics&coffee$29.75
Our ceramic pottery is produced by a Mayan cooperative in San Antonio Palopo next to Lake Atitlan. This group was trained by World Famous Potter, Ken Edwards. The clay in the region is perfect to create these wonderful stoneware mugs and crosses. The Mayan families Ken trained hand paint each piece and all the work is done with kilns, ovens and wheels they have built in their small shop.

Rust/Terracotta Guatemalan Patchwork Quilt$139.50
Queen size rust, terracotta patchwork quilt. Size-94 in. X 92 in. Cotton. Our Guatemalan Patchwork Quilts are renowned for their beauty. The patches come from the fabric Mayan women have sewn to make their skirts and "huipiles", which are the traditional hand-woven and embroidered blouses that Mayan women originally began wearing around the time of the Spanish conquest. Also available in king-size. A Fair Trade Product. 

Ordering info$100.00
International, HI and AK, PO Box, and APO deliveries will be delivered by the USPS. PO Box orders are sent parcel post, but can be upgraded upon request. Because the post office only insures APO deliveries to the APO address, not the recipient, you are ordering at your own risk...

Glass & Wrought Iron$40.00
What our customers say... "I just received my fabulous stoneware mug today and it is beautiful! I'm not even going to wait until the holidays to give it to my husband. I will be ordering one for myself and I'm making a list of friends to give one to this Christmas. Thank you for making these wonderful crafts available to us!" Mary Ashmore, Duluth, GA

Travel Log$69.50
Below you will find overstocks, one-of-a-kind items, discontinued items, irregulars, and pieces with small imperfections. With hand made pieces there is always a small percentage of items with small imperfections. Because we deal with artisan co-ops in the developing world, we do not return such items and offer them to you here at substantial savings.

Glass & Wrought Iron$65.95
#082/ Sale! Fabulous Textile Art. Moti Gala Embroidered & Jeweled Pillow Covers from Sidharth. The mixed media embroidery combines beads, sequins, mirrors, and fine needle work embroidery!! Red is the prominent color in these. 16 inches. Zipper close in back. Was $49.50, now just $36.50.

About our Quilts$65.95
More: BREATHTAKING! I received my Huipile quilt today ... when I opened the box, the treasure awaiting was beyond words...I immediately laid it out on my bed and took a very long time studying and feeling all of the intricate embroidery and it brought me to tears through a huge smile. Nothing this beautiful can be made without heartfelt passion, depth of soul and willingness to share. I am so grateful to the incredible artisans who crafted this spectacular quilt...

ceramics&coffee$29.75
Our ceramic pottery is produced by a Mayan cooperative in San Antonio Palopo next to Lake Atitlan. This group was trained by World Famous Potter, Ken Edwards. The clay in the region is perfect to create these wonderful stoneware mugs and crosses. The Mayan families Ken trained hand paint each piece and all the work is done with kilns, ovens and wheels they have built in their small shop.

ceramics&coffee$29.75
Our ceramic pottery is produced by a Mayan cooperative in San Antonio Palopo next to Lake Atitlan. This group was trained by World Famous Potter, Ken Edwards. The clay in the region is perfect to create these wonderful stoneware mugs and crosses. The Mayan families Ken trained hand paint each piece and all the work is done with kilns, ovens and wheels they have built in their small shop.

Textiles$39.50
#082/ Sale! Fabulous Textile Art. Moti Gala Embroidered & Jeweled Pillow Covers from Sidharth. The mixed media embroidery combines beads, sequins, mirrors, and fine needle work embroidery!! Red is the prominent color in these. The most beautiful pillow covers we have even offered! 16 inches. Zipper close in back. Was $49.50, now just $39.50 . Add to Cart

ceramics&coffee$29.75
Our ceramic pottery is produced by a Mayan cooperative in San Antonio Palopo next to Lake Atitlan. This group was trained by World Famous Potter, Ken Edwards. The clay in the region is perfect to create these wonderful stoneware mugs and crosses. The Mayan families Ken trained hand paint each piece and all the work is done with kilns, ovens and wheels they have built in their small shop.

Handmade Embroidered Throw Pillow Cover$39.50
Handmade Guatemalan Throw Pillow Cover. Each is unique. Beautiful Red and Green design. 18 inches. Zipper close. Cotton. Handmade by Mayan Artisans.

Close up$159.50
More: BREATHTAKING! I received my Huipile quilt today ... when I opened the box, the treasure awaiting was beyond words...I immediately laid it out on my bed and took a very long time studying and feeling all of the intricate embroidery and it brought me to tears through a huge smile. Nothing this beautiful can be made without heartfelt passion, depth of soul and willingness to share. I am so grateful to the incredible artisans who crafted this spectacular quilt...

Queen$159.50
More: BREATHTAKING! I received my Huipile quilt today ... when I opened the box, the treasure awaiting was beyond words...I immediately laid it out on my bed and took a very long time studying and feeling all of the intricate embroidery and it brought me to tears through a huge smile. Nothing this beautiful can be made without heartfelt passion, depth of soul and willingness to share. I am so grateful to the incredible artisans who crafted this spectacular quilt...

Guatemalan Wall Hanging Tapestry$65.50
Handmade Guatemalan Embroidered Tapestry Wall Hanging. Rust/Red. 42 x 28 inches. Each embroidered design is unique and quite beautiful! Fringes at the bottom and hooks at the top to hang it. Made by Mayan Artisans.

ceramics&coffee$24.50
Our ceramic pottery is produced by a Mayan cooperative in San Antonio Palopo next to Lake Atitlan. This group was trained by World Famous Potter, Ken Edwards. The clay in the region is perfect to create these wonderful stoneware mugs and crosses. The Mayan families Ken trained hand paint each piece and all the work is done with kilns, ovens and wheels they built themselves in their small shop.

King-size Back ordered until 2/8/11, but you can pre-order now for shipment about Feb. 9th$149.50
More: BREATHTAKING! I received my Huipile quilt today ... when I opened the box, the treasure awaiting was beyond words...I immediately laid it out on my bed and took a very long time studying and feeling all of the intricate embroidery and it brought me to tears through a huge smile. Nothing this beautiful can be made without heartfelt passion, depth of soul and willingness to share. I am so grateful to the incredible artisans who crafted this spectacular quilt...

Queen-size Back ordered until 2/8/11, but you can pre-order now for shipment about Feb. 9th$179.00
More: BREATHTAKING! I received my Huipile quilt today ... when I opened the box, the treasure awaiting was beyond words...I immediately laid it out on my bed and took a very long time studying and feeling all of the intricate embroidery and it brought me to tears through a huge smile. Nothing this beautiful can be made without heartfelt passion, depth of soul and willingness to share. I am so grateful to the incredible artisans who crafted this spectacular quilt...

Rose mixed pastels Guatemalan Patchwork Quilt & Two Pillow Cover Set$199.00
More: BREATHTAKING! I received my Huipile quilt today ... when I opened the box, the treasure awaiting was beyond words...I immediately laid it out on my bed and took a very long time studying and feeling all of the intricate embroidery and it brought me to tears through a huge smile. Nothing this beautiful can be made without heartfelt passion, depth of soul and willingness to share. I am so grateful to the incredible artisans who crafted this spectacular quilt...

Fabulous$24.95
#082/ Sale! Fabulous Textile Art. Moti Gala Embroidered & Jeweled Pillow Covers from Sidharth. The mixed media embroidery combines beads, sequins, mirrors, and fine needle work embroidery!! Red is the prominent color in these. 16 inches. Zipper close in back. Was $49.50, now just $36.50.

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