casual dresses

Guatemala's Luisa Villavicencio designs an elegant long sleeve sweater that is knitted with the cotton harvested at her family's farm. Featuring ivory, brown and jade horizontal stripes, the colors are natural as Villavicencio rescues the harvesting of different cotton seeds used by the Maya. She says, "I designed this sweater considering the desires of today's women to dress in casual elegance."

Handloomed with traditional techniques, this cotton scarf is the perfect accessory for a vibrant style. Elena Ixtamer from Guatemala crafts the garment using a palette of red hues arranged in a gingham-inspired pattern, allowing the design to go well with formal or casual outfits.

Enjoy a nice breeze on a cool day in this soft cotton scarf from the Yama Aj Chixot Artisan Group of Guatemala. Using a floor loom, the artists create an openwork fabric design in black and off-white, making it the ideal accessory for any casual outfit. The floor loom has historically been used by men, though the group's head artisan has made it his mission to preserve and teach women this traditional art form. The simple color scheme matches almost any informal attire and provides just the right amount of comfort and warmth.

Salvadoran artisans Wendy and Carlos skillfully employ macrame techniques and various knotting methods to handcraft a captivating trio of friendship bracelets that steal the spotlight. In rich burgundy and rose hues, they feature an adjustable sliding knot closure that ensures a personalized fit and allows you to elevate any casual look.

Salvadoran artisans Wendy and Carlos bring forth a trio of fashionable friendship bracelets skillfully crafted through the art of macrame and other intricate knotting methods. With a dynamic colour palette of blue, light blue and yellow and featuring a sliding knot closure for adjustable sizing, they seamlessly blend with your style, adding a touch of vibrancy to casual occasions and making them ideal tokens of affection for your loved ones.