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Esperanz-Arte
The goal of Esperanz-Arte is to conserve the heritage of the Maya art by using the same techniques and traditions as in the Mayan culture.
This means that they're making all the products entirely by hand. The materials that they're using are made out of 100% cotton and are naturally coloured. Esperanza works with looms which will guarantee a high quality of the products.
At the same time the project contributes support by teaching women and children how to use the loom and the materials and how to sell their own products.
Click here to read more about Esperanz-Arte on their website.
The women cooperation Mujeres Tejedoras in San Juan offers several tours for half a day around the lake of Atitlan.
Learn how to make coffee, paddle in a kayak over the lake, learn more about the local traditions, meet Maximom, discover the art of weaving in a workshop and more!