Guatemala

Guatemala is a land of vibrant colors where artisans love reinventing patterns and materials.  Their creativity is boundless.  The artisans are always up for a new challenge, whether it is making whimsical beaded mermaids or adventure ready backpacks.  Unique Batik values exceptional skills and quality work.  We pay fair wages and invest in community projects. This makes for trusting relationships and happier artisans.  Their happiness matters, and it shows in their beautiful products.

The film below introduces a few of our many artisan partners.  We have so many stories to tell that we started a blog to share them with you.  There are new posts each week - please enjoy!!

Guatemala in general

• Introduction to the Modern Maya (blog)
• The Sacred Grain (blog)
• Guatemala's Beautiful Lake Atitlan I (blog)
• Guatemala's Beautiful Lake Atitlan II (blog)
• Education: the Gift of a Lifetime (blog)
• Nutrition: Vital Support (blog)

Beading

• Artisan Spotlight: Carmelita Ramos (blog)
  Woven cuffs like the Carnival bracelet
  
• Artisan Spotlight: Diego Ravinal (blog)
  Circus, Trapeze and Rock Candy Collections
• Recycled guitar string flyer (pdf)Guitar string products

Ceramics

• More information coming soon!

Sewing

• Artisan Profile: Francisco Jimon
  Wild Blossom Bags
• Bags made from blouses (huipiles) (pdf)

Weaving

• Las Mujeres de Panajab: Working Together to Rebuild (blog)
  Woven belts and wallets
• Loose weave scarves (pdf)
  Loose Weave Products