Hand Painted Ceramic Owl

Our partner, Lucia's Imports, is committed to working under fair trade guideline and developing long term partnerships with Guatemalan families, artisan groups and cooperatives to produce and export high quality accessories and handicrafts. Our trading partnerships ensure artisans earn a living wage in the local context, work under safe and healthy working conditions, are provided equal opportunities, and engage in environmentally sustainable practices. Farming is the primary source of income for many Mayan people in Guatemala. Creating a market for textiles, jewelry, and ceramics creates additional job opportunities and employs various skill sets, thereby enabling people to earn a reliable income amid seasonal fluctuations in the farming industry.