Mujeres Con Vision | Guatemala
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THE STORY:Mujeres con Vision became an established cooperative, following the completion of the Artisans Thrive Training Program in Guatemala City, Guatemala in 2017. Throughout the course of the training, the group learned the process of designing products and bringing them to market, as well as learning the business skills necessary to running a cooperative, advanced life skills and how to sew. The vision of the women for themselves, their community, family and country all inspired the name, Mujeres con Vision.
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YOUR PURCHASE SUPPORTS:Your purchase supports an independent source of income for the handcrafted, original design completed by the Mujeres con Vision. For many of the women in the cooperative, this is the first time they have ever had their own job and earned an income. It has a substantial impact on their outlook for the future.
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WHAT THIS MEANS FOR WOMEN:The women in Mujeres con Vision come from a community prone to extreme poverty, and face being stigmatized against when searching for any jobs. For the majority of the women, this is the first time they have ever had employment. The women report that the income generated from their work is providing assistance to help pay for school fees, afford food, pay off debt and help support other family members. For many women, they never dreamed of being part of the cooperative, and having a way to share their ideas, create and design products and invest in themselves has been life changing. Mujeres con Vision believe in the vision that they have for the future and are working hard to accomplish each goal. |
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Ingrid Poncho
$ 40.80 $ 48.00
Why you'll love it: Easy to dress up, or throw on with a pair of jeans, this fashionable poncho will be perfect for wearing every day or out on the town. With you in mind, the women of Mujeres con Vision wanted to design something that was both practical, fashion-forward and keeps giving. The poncho angles in the front, creating a sleek look and angles across the back for it to lay smooth and comfortably.
How it's made: Designed and hand-sewn using wool. The fringe uses a traditional Mayan weaving technique that uses threads hand-dyed with natural resources from the countryside.
Dimensions are: 30” (h) x 45” (w) with 2.25” of traditional Guatemalan fringe. Available in two colors of fringe: 1) navy with white accents and 2) navy with black, tan, and white accents (see pictures).
Made for you by: Women from the Mujeres Con Vision (MCV) Cooperative in Guatemala. Designed in collaboration with Artisans Thrive.
Your purchase supports: Skills training and fair wages for the women of MCV.
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Lilian Wrap
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Why you'll love it: Sky blue and florals? Yes, please! This wrap is perfect with a dress, skirt or jeans for a day at the farmer’s market or a night out.
How it's made: Made from local fabric and designed exclusively with Artisans Thrive and Mujeres con Vision.
Made for you by: Women from the Mujeres Con Vision (MCV) Cooperative in Guatemala. Designed in collaboration with Artisans Thrive.
Your purchase supports: Skills training and fair wages for the women of MCV.
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