MayaBags in Punta Gorda, Belize: All I Want For Christmas Is You
Isn’t it perfection?
But let me back up a tiny bit. I first heard of the brand when I visited Hidden Valley Resort last year. They carried a few small beautiful MayaBag items in their gift shop and I was intrigued. I took a look at their website and immediately emailed to find out where I could see them being made…
But there is not really a factory. They are made at craftswomens’ homes throughout the Maya Mountain region. And not only are the items insanely beautiful but the company is majority owned by the craftswomen who make the bags. A remarkable business.
Here is another bag. A Belizean flour bag but beautifully hand embroidered.
And pictures of some of their major successes…like being featured in Vogue and sold at Barney’s in NYC.
Just setting up the loom for weaving, in a simpler and looser pattern than the ones used in these bags, takes ONE FULL DAY. Incredibly skilled…time and labor intensive.
They are beautifully lined and signed by the craftswoman who made your bag.
The fabrics that are available for when I choose my exact bag.
And when in Punta Gorda, check out the beautiful store. Just another reason to visit this amazing part of Belize.
*All photos are the property of The San Pedro Scoop. I do not own these photos.*
Original Article: http://www.sanpedroscoop.com/2013/11/mayabags-maya-crafts-fashion-purses-souvenirs.html
Useful information in this blog.Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteLizenzrecht(e) & Lizenzgebühr(en)
Thank you for another great article. Where else could anyone get that kind of information in such a perfect way of writing? I have a presentation next week, and I am on the look for such information.
ReplyDeleteMerchandise Licensing & Licensing Company