{"product_id":"huipil-handbag-overdyed-1668556839","title":"Overdyed Huipil Handbag","description":"\u003cp\u003eWear your heart on your shoulder with a handbag that's been artisan-crafted from colorful huipils in Guatemala. A \u003ci\u003ehuipil\u003c\/i\u003e (wee-peel) is a traditional blouse worn by Mayan women in Guatemala, and to the knowledgeable observer it identifies her village, social and marital status, religious background, wealth, and individual personality. A well-woven huipil can last 20 to 30 years before it's sold at market and starts a second life as a rag, quilt, or handbag.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe color of the huipils used to produce these bags have been altered with an overdye technique in which the huipil is put into a vat of brown dye to make the many colors blend together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMeasures 14\" high x 13\" wide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMagnetic clasp closure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverdyed with Black or Brown cloth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLined with two interior pockets for added organization\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSince these items are created from many different blouses, designs and styles will vary. Handmade in Guatemala and fair trade imported. \u003cfont face=\"Arial\" size=\"2\"\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ProductDetArtisan\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ccenter\u003eDe Colores Artisan Story\u003c\/center\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ccenter\u003eGuatemala\u003c\/center\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp align=\"left\"\u003eChichicastenango, Guatemala, has become one of the most important heritage centers in Guatemala during the past 10 years, due to its predominant indigenous Maya Quiche population and their traditional textile products. Yet, despite increased tourism and a renewed interest in traditional Mayan crafts, work opportunities remain few for the indigenous population, many of whom are uneducated and otherwise unemployable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv align=\"left\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"left\"\u003eDe Colores also invests in community education projects by funding two local schools in the neighboring towns of Chujupen y Pachoj, and by providing scholarships to qualifying students.\u003cspan id=\"_marker\"\u003e\u003cspan id=\"_marker\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv align=\"left\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv align=\"left\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv align=\"left\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"left\"\u003eIn addition to stimulating the local economy by creating new jobs, De Colores makes a conscious effort to use recycled materials whenever possible. The reason for this is twofold: to preserve Mayan culture, as recycled textiles showcase traditional knitting patterns that aren’t often seen in newer textiles, and to reduce scraps and waste.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv align=\"left\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv align=\"left\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"left\"\u003eCommunities collaborate in the production process, as men work on the biggest textiles and women do the embroidery, crochet and macramé seen in smaller pieces. In some cases, in order to be competitive, sewing machines are used to assemble the finished product, although all the components are handmade and handembroidered from cotton, wool and\/or silk.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Erin Hercules","offers":[{"title":"Brown","offer_id":47753895346400,"sku":"DC:HUIHNDBG-ODBR","price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black","offer_id":47753895379168,"sku":"DC:HUIHNDBG-ODBK","price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/3823\/2544\/files\/3928-Recycled-Huipil-Hand-Bag-Over-Dyed-Purse-Guatemala-Fair-Trade-De-Colores.jpg?v=1757811575","url":"https:\/\/blacknationonestopshop.com\/products\/huipil-handbag-overdyed-1668556839","provider":"Black Nation One Stop Shop ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}