Cooperative "Mari"

Cooperative "Mari", short for "Maria of Nazareth" is a cooperative of 35 member, over 90% of whom are women. The cooperative formed in the late 1980s after the Guatemalan civil war left in its wake many orphaned and widowed women in San Juan Cotzal. Looking for am alternative source of income because they could no longer count on their husbands, they started selling their weavings.

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  • Cooperative "Mari"

    Brocade Clutch

    $39.00 USD
    $39.00 USD
    Brocade ClutchBrocade Clutch
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    Cotzal Motif Woven Bookmark (set of 2)

    $12.00 USD
    $12.00 USD
    Cotzal Motif Woven Bookmark (set of 2)Cotzal Motif Woven Bookmark (set of 2)
  • Cooperative "Mari"

    Brocade Pencil Case

    $9.50 USD
    $9.50 USD
    Brocade Pencil CaseBrocade Pencil Case
  • Cooperative "Mari"

    Small Agave & Cotton Rug/Welcome Mat

    $65.00 USD
    $65.00 USD
    Small Agave & Cotton Rug/Welcome MatSmall Agave & Cotton Rug/Welcome Mat
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    Medium Agave & Cotton Rug

    $65.00 USD
    $65.00 USD
    Medium Agave & Cotton RugMedium Agave & Cotton Rug
  • Cooperative "Mari"

    'Constelaciones' Table Runner

    $99.00 USD
    $99.00 USD
    'Constelaciones' Table Runner'Constelaciones' Table Runner
  • Cooperative "Mari"

    Mini Centerpieces - Corte & Monte

    $32.00 USD
    $32.00 USD
    Mini Centerpieces - Corte & MonteMini Centerpieces - Corte & Monte
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    Long Centerpieces

    $34.00 USD
    $34.00 USD
    Long CenterpiecesLong Centerpieces
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    Pajaros Enamorados Scarf

    $58.00 USD
    $58.00 USD
    Pajaros Enamorados ScarfPajaros Enamorados Scarf
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    Rebozo Shawl/Throw - Azul

    $58.00 USD
    $58.00 USD
    Rebozo Shawl/Throw - AzulRebozo Shawl/Throw - Azul
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    Morado Scarf

    $56.00 USD
    $56.00 USD
    Morado ScarfMorado Scarf
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    'Los Aves' Table/Bed Runner XL

    $199.00 USD
    $199.00 USD
    'Los Aves' Table/Bed Runner XL'Los Aves' Table/Bed Runner XL

Why Ixil Collective?

Ixil [ee-sheel] Collective is a collaboration between Maya Ixil weavers and an American designer. 

Because the Ixil region of Guatemala is far off the beaten tourist path, there is very little direct access to a market for artisans. Instead, artisans (primarily indigenous women) sell their wares for dismal prices to middlemen who then transport them to large markets in other parts of the country and turn a profit for themselves.

Ixil Collective was created to help these remote artisans earn a more substantial market share.

All designs are based on traditional Ixil dress and motifs and are made by Ixil artisans living in the towns of Chajul, Cotzal and Nebaj in the Quiché region of Guatemala.

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