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Guatemalan Handwoven Natural and Recycled Cotton Poncho 'Textures of Guatemala'

Textures of Guatemala

Guatemalan Handwoven Natural and Recycled Cotton Poncho

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Designer Luisa Villavicencio and her family maintain the last remaining cotton farm in Guatemala, where they produce the materials used in their natural fashions. This laid-back poncho is created using undyed cotton and reclaimed denim fibers in a striking asymmetrical design with fringe details.
Luisa's family cultivates cotton in several natural colors, and the family is involved in the entire process, from growing the cotton to transforming it into apparel. Says Luisa, 'There are 80 artisans working with us. Some are civil war widows. Others always felt that they couldn't do anything, and we've been able to change that negative self image... A lot of families depend on us. I feel I have a great duty to them, to my parents and to my country, whose textile tradition should not be lost.'

100% cotton, recycled denim
0.47 lbs
S/M: 28 inches Length (from high-point shoulder) x 80 inches Bust/chest x 20 inches Sleeve (center neck to cuff)
L/XL: 30 inches Length (from high-point shoulder) x 88 inches Bust/chest x 22 inches Sleeve (center neck to cuff)

Made in Guatemala

Meet the Artist

Luisa Villavicencio

All the GOOD

Empowering Women
Job Creator
Microcredit Financing
Moving On Up
Preserving the Environment
Preserving Traditions

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Empowering Women

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Job Creator

This artist positively impacts their community through job creation and provides jobs for 2 or more people.

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Microcredit Financing
Moving On Up

This artist has dramatically improved their livelihood by working with NOVICA.

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Preserving the Environment

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Preserving Traditions

This artist uses traditional techniques handed down through the generations and/or creates culturally significant items, helping keep these traditions alive.

The Preserving Traditions badge is awarded to artisans who use traditional techniques handed down through the generations, as well as artisans that craft culturally significant items, keeping these traditions alive. "