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Handicrafts from Todos Santos, Guatemala

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A "flat" loom is used to weave the cloth accessories below. This kind of loom, seen on the photo page, has been used for centuries to weave what are called "hair belts" or "xk'op"; in Tzutujil, the pronunciation of which is as bazaar as it looks. It is sort of like "shk-úp" with a weird brake between the "k"and "o". Hair belts are not commonly worn as they once were and the looms have being used to weave products such as you see below.

The "Queen" of the annual village festival wearing a xk'op.

Beaded jewelry has been made in Santiago Atitlan for the last twenty to twenty five years. The popularity of beaded jewelry in the developed world has led to the employment of thousands in the area. The use of Czech (not Chinese) beads, good nylon thread and attention to detail makes for the finest quality beaded jewelry in the world.

If you would like to use any of the following photos to promote goods you buy from the co-op, you are welcome to do so. Many other images are available for use under the conditions on my copyright page. Click on any photo to see larger.

Order form

Name: Monedero de Niño
Small Coin Purse

Code: T1
Quantity:

Name: Cinchos
Belts

Code: T2
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Name: Estola
Stole

Code: T3
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Name: Clutch
Clutch

Code: T4
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Name: Porta Guitara
Guitar Strap

Code: T5
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Name: Billatera Doble
Double Fold Wallet

Code: T6
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Name: Billatera Triple
Triple Fold Wallet

Code: T7
Quantity:

Name: Bolsa Tambor
Drum Bag

Code: T8
Quantity:

Name: Bolsa Cosmetica
Cosmetic Bag

Code: T9
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Name: Chequero
Check Book Case

Code: T10
Quantity:

Name: Monedero Grande
Large Coin Purse

Code: T11
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Name: Pulsera Talia
Talia Bracelet

Code: J1
Quantity:

Name: Collar Pellota
Pellota Necklace

Code: J2
Quantity:

Name: Collar Doblada
Folded Necklace

Code: J3
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Name: Collar Tierra
Earth Necklace

Code: J4
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Name: Collar Cristal
Crystal Necklace

Code: J5
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Name: Pulsera Pellota
Pellota Bracelet

Code: J6
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Name: Pulsera Espiral
Spiral Bracelet

Code: J7
Quantity:

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Prices are FOB for wholesale buyers. A fifty percent deposit is needed to confirm the order.
Retail prices are roughly double wholesale and do not include shipping and handling.
Prices may vary depending on the exchange rate. We will get back to you about further terms, how to pay, etc.
You have the option of making changes to the order up to the point the 50% deposit is agreed upon and paid.
If you don't yet have all the shipping information or whatever go ahead and send the order in anyway and we
will work it out before you pay the deposit.

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