gifts made by women

Choose a morning of sweet pink and serene beige hues, the same colors that decorate Elena Ixtamer's newest cotton scarf. Guatemalan's classic textile artistry guides Elena when weaving this gorgeous accessory, whose striped pattern allows for a graceful look—crowned with fringes.

Guatemala's classic textile artistry creates a sublime piece in pink and beige hues. As a design by master artisan Elena Ixtamer, this 100% cotton scarf decorates its striped pattern with fringes and a lovely lightweight drape.

The Cajolá Weavers use delicate cotton threads to craft an homage to those serene lands that compose their beloved Guatemala. This fringed scarf takes you to a calm landscape with its palette of beige, grey, black and ivory hues, elegantly arranged in a striped pattern.

The Cajolá Weavers use refined cotton threads to craft an homage to those dreamy lands that compose their beloved Guatemala. This fringed scarf takes you to a oneiric realm with its palette of cyan, magenta, iris and sapphire hues, beautifully arranged in a striped pattern.

Discover the allure of handcrafted beauty with this sublime cotton scarf designed by Liliana Barquero. Its mesmerizing pink and ivory stripes weave a tale of tradition and style while the sumptuous texture speaks volumes about its quality. Lovingly created by Salvadoran artisans on time-honored looms, this versatile accessory effortlessly transitions from day to night. The playful fringes on both ends seal the deal, making this scarf an irresistible addition to your wardrobe.

Signifying "woman's heart" in the Mayan Kaqchikel language, Ranm Ixoqi' is an artisan group whose female members have been working together since the 1990s to empower themselves and women like them through the creation of Guatemalan handicrafts. Members of Ranm Ixoqi' live in the Chimaltenango department in the central part of the country; they organize the purchase of raw materials and the division of labor for the group's various projects for which traditional methods such as the backstrap loom are utilized. Here they present a loom-woven rayon scarf with fringe at both ends in soft pastel hues. A wide middle stripe in peach is flanked on both sides by wide stripes in dusty rose to create an accessory appropriate for both casual and elegant occasions.

Thai artisan Vinita designs a fascinating pair of wrap scarves. Woven by hand of cotton, the scarves are lightweight and breezy, completed with dainty fringes at each end. One scarf features ombre stripes that blend from indigo to cerulean, while the other ranges from amethyst to carnation for a winning combination.