guatemala gifts

With his white belly, black and yellow face, and red cap, the acorn woodpecker collects oak nuts to store in tree trunks as a food supply. Mauricio Morales depicts the industrious creature in a ceramic sculpture and carefully paints it by hand before protecting the colors with a coat of wax. The realistic figurine stands on wire legs and the feet can be wrapped around a perch or branch.

Ruben and Gilda from Guatemala bring us a pair of black and white cord bracelets. These gorgeous pieces have colour patterns that complement each other very well when worn together. The white cord bracelet has a black jade bead as a centrepiece, and the black cord bracelet features an apple-green jade bead. These bracelets also have a sliding knot for a secure and comfortable fit.

Sisters Gretchen and Valery of Guatemala craft this striking wristband bracelet. A brass clasp plated with palladium accentuates the black faux leather band.

Ruben and Gilda from Guatemala bring us a pair of black and white cord bracelets symbolizing a perfect balance between light and darkness. These gorgeous pieces have colour patterns that complement each other very well when worn together. The white cord bracelet has a black jade as a centrepiece, and the black cord bracelet features an apple-green jade. These bracelets also have a sliding knot for a secure and comfortable fit.

Woven by hand, this beautiful scarf features diamond motifs. They are a symbol of designs by Miguel Hernandez and his family. He alternates bands of royal blue with open spaces that feature the black warp threads so the scarf drapes beautifully. He names it for Totonicapan, a Guatemalan village renowned for its weaving arts.

This ceramic figurine of a cardinal looks up to check his surroundings, ready to be posed in your home or patio. Guatemalan artisan Mauricio Morales hand sculpted and hand painted this lovely bird with meticulous detail to capture the species likeness. The aluminum wire legs and feet can bend to position the bird to your liking.

Elevate your style effortlessly with these captivating positive energy wrap bracelets, featuring a sophisticated colour blend of black and grey. Created by Guatemala's Domingo Reanda, these fabulous accessories combine stunning crystal and glass beads, meticulously woven on specialized bead looms, to bring these alluring designs to life. Finished with stylish Tibetan-style pewter buttons, these bracelets add a glamorous touch to any ensemble.

Artisan Domingo explains, "To create these bracelets, I drew inspiration from the balance that grey represents, often interpreted as a hue that harmonizes opposing energies. It can symbolize the harmony between the masculine and the feminine, light and darkness, or good and evil. Just as grey bridges these apparent contradictions, these bracelets serve as a reminder of finding equilibrium amidst life's dualities, embracing the beauty that lies in the harmonious coexistence of contrasting forces.”