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Y'abal Handicrafts: Fair Trade Handicraft Shopping in Guatemala

by Allisonhavens03

When traveling in Quetzaltenango (Xela), I stumbled upon a lovely shop. After seeing the same types of artisan products throughout the artisan markets and shops in Guatemala, Y'abal Handicrafts was definitely a cut above the rest. All of their products are handmade using traditional back-strap weavings but with a contemporary twist in the color patterns and product designs. For instance, they now have Ipad covers and cute dragon stuff-animals! The products are beautifully made and even more, they are a fair trade business. Which means, they work with three indigenous communites of women weavers to whom they pay fair wages and invest in social programs such as micro-credits and a medical clinic. Its great to find great qualtiy products that are also helping to contribute to the economic well-being of women in Guatmala Their whimsical stuffed animals are adorable as well as their...

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various: Shopping for handicrafts

by toonsarah

Guatemala is a shopper’s delight! I’m not some who likes to spend large amounts of time shopping while on holiday, but I do like to bring home a few mementoes of a trip, and presents for family too. Here you will find colourful handicrafts at prices to suit all budgets, from a few pennies (really! though of course the quality is not so great ...) to works of genuine craftsmanship. Most popular, and most to my taste, are the woven items – scarves, shawls, traditional blouses known as huipiles, small items such as hats and wallets, and more. There are also brightly coloured paintings, although these I passed on as this rather gaudy naive style doesn’t appeal to me. In Santiago Atitlàn we also saw lots of wood carvings – animals, saints, practical items for the home and eye-catching masks. Small decorative items made from glass beads are also popular – we bought some Christmas tree...

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GuatemalanGiftShop.com: The best t-shirt I found during my trip!

by marcelarr

It was an online shop I visited because I got a handout in central park. They delivered the product after purchase the day after I purchased it online. I payed cashed to the delivery guy the next day in Guatemalan Quetzales. The shirt has survivied 10+ washes and still looks as good as new. I went to the market and found nothing similar. Plus, no bargaining or risking getting pick pocketed. T-Shirts, Silver, Clothes Q100 por t-shirt or piece of silver

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Colourful cloth

by sachara

The most strriking thing to buy inGuatemala is the indigenous colourfull cloth. You will find them at every market, but also at the public beach at the lake Atitlan in Panajachel women came by to offer the clothes. I bought several pieces of the colourfull cloth, not only in red colours, but also blue, green,purple and other colours. At home I made a jacket of one of the pieces. They are also nice as bedcover or as cover for cushions.

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Market Chichicastenango, masks

by sachara

At the Chichicastenango market just opposite the Iglesia de santo Tomas I saw this streetstall with many masks. Almost every mask looked different. I don´t know if the masks ahve a meaning. There are of wood. So you can easily take them as souvenir.

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Market Chichicastenango, pottery

by sachara

I am a pottery addict and yes at the markets of Guatemala I saw lots of pottery like here close to the steps of the Iglesis de Santo Tomas in Chichicastenango. Because we travelled by public bus and had still weeks to go before going back home I didn´t buy anything.

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Woodwork and Baskets: Guatemalan Handicrafts

by tampa_shawn

WOODWORK+ Hand-carved Saints, Virgins, or Angels that are then painted or left in their natural wood-colors: This is Totonicapán's speciality but they are available throughout the country.+ Wooden masks are the speciality of the highland towns of Totonicapán, Chichicastenango, and Quiché.+ Guatemala's national instrument the Marimba is also available for purchase. + Paletas and wooden tablespoons of all sizes, wooden cutting-boards, mortar-and-pestles, and intensely Cajetas (candy boxes).+ Furniture - Hand carvde kitchen pieces, dining room tables, and storage chests, coffee tables, hanging shelves, decorative mirror surrounds, etc.BASKETsBaskets of all sizes woven from natural fibers, like palm, jarcia, wicker, zibaque, straw, and bamboo.

At Any market: Don't shop, barter

by Vbort44

The marketplace is definitely a significant component of Guatemalan culture. Chichicastenango, dubbed “The most colorful native market in the Americas” was an enormous disappointment. Yes, it is probably the largest market in Guatemala, but the bartering is a little trickier because of the vast array of potential consumers. Market days are Sundays and Thursdays, if you are so inclined to go.I strongly suggest that anyone who is planning on making some market purchases should travel to the markets in Antigua and Panajachel. They are most noteworthy for exceptionally beautiful and quality artwork at bargain basement prices. Other items of interest are handmade traditional Mayan clothing Men’s and women’s attire is vividly vibrant and lively.Inexpensive hand carved masks are specifically made for local Mayans to keep in their homes and help deliver their prayers to God. These colorful...

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market at chichicastenango: anything in chichi

by jenny_lu

people watchers paradise. the market at chichi is hoppin. lots of food, crafts, and all those other market-y things. i had many good experiences here and can only hope the vibe gets picked up by others. sunday and thursday!! oh, and if you arent alone, try not to lose your buddy. if you are like me, mostly clothes and food. i bought some great quilt like blankets and lots of scarves and skirts. there were crafts available, but im always on a budget, so i cant really say on the higher priced items. but food is yummy and super cheap! also a great place to take pictures. use your bartering skills to try to get a price that, above everything else, seems fair to buyer and seller.

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"La Indita 2": Marimba

by melosh

Initially this shop just seemed special because they had a Marimba and offered to sell it at a very good price. After I explained that it was for an elementary school and I wanted it to show that it was from Guatemala without being flashy they offered to wood burn some decoration. Later they decided on their own that this would not be nice enough and called the carver you see in the picture to make the decorations. When I arrived to pickup my purchase he was there to affix his work to my marimba. The people of the store then helped me pack it so I could actually carry it by myself and even drove me to the bus station. "Artesania tipica y de todo lo relacionado a imagines" was the speciality of this shop. I paid a fair $100 plus a little extra I gave to the artesan.

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