Blue Totonicapan Diamonds

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  Caring for Children

  This artist supports children under the age of 18.

  The Caring for Children Badge is awarded to those artisans who support children under the age of 18

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  Elder Master

  This artist is an elder master and continues to actively practice their craft.

  The Elder Master badge is awarded to artisans who are practicing their craft at age 65 or older

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  Enabling Education

  This artist is currently supporting and providing for the education of their children, grandchildren, or children in their community, whether it be at the primary, secondary, or university level.

  The Enabling Education badge is awarded to artisans currently supporting and providing for the education of their own children or grandchildren, or the children of others in the community, whether it be at the primary, secondary, or university level

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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. "