Scarves & Shawls Each one uniquely

inspired and made by one of us, women

weavers and designers

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Bags & Pouches Constructed by our expert tailors from

textiles woven on our backstrap looms

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Handicrafts Baby shoes, stuffed

animals, place settings, and other handcrafted gifts

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We are 25 artisan women from San Juan La Laguna, Guatemala. We work in our homes, using our natural dying and weaving traditions to design and create weavings for you.

Our craft For our dyes, we cultivate and boil plants that grow locally. We use local flowers, leaves, tree bark, and more. We weave all of our textiles on backstrap looms that are secured around our waists. Each of us is the master of different techniques and abilities—weaving, dying, and even complex patterns of knotting to prepare the threads for certain designs. We take joy and pride in our craft, gather inspiration from nature, share ideas with one another, and respond to feedback from our customers.

Our mission Each sale contributes directly to the income of the woman who wove the textile to create that product. In our culture, there are few opportunities for women. The group gives us the capacity to contribute financially to our families, helping to make us equal partners with our husbands. This capacity gives us the power to make spending decisions that contribute to our children’s education and general well-being.

About us

How to use this catalog This catalog features some of our most popular general styles, but we design and weave each product to be totally unique. Please note that all listed measurements are approximations, and keep in mind that natural dye colors are not 100% replicable. We will work with you to fill wholesale orders (10 or more units) based on your preferences. Contact us at tintemaya@gmail.com to place an order or request a sample.

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Each of us is a designer.

These scarves are inspired by the landscape of our beautiful lakeside

community, by the traditions of our ancestors, and by the colors we

envision on the loom.

Our dyes come from plants we cultivate locally, in the mountains surrounding our lakeside village: Avocado tree bark Coconut shell Cochineal (insect) Marigold Laurel Guava & other native plants

A. Multicolor scarf The threads that will become this scarf are dyed in blocks. Woven together, they create an elegant and unexpected effect. Measures approximately 64 x 10 in. (163 x 25 cm.).

$25

A A

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B C

A. Jaspeado scarf We use a traditional Guatemalan technique to create this modern geometric design, which is called jaspeado (say “ha-spee-aw-doe”). The threads are knotted in intricate patterns before being dyed, so the parts of the threads under the knots are protected from the dye. Measures approximately 64 x 10 in. (163 x 25 cm.).

$25

B. San Juanera scarf, and C. San Juanera shawl This style is native to our village of San Juan, La Laguna. We use an extra stick when we set up the loom to allow us to create the sections of textured, twisted threads. Scarf measures approximately 64 x 10 in. (163 x 25 cm.). Shawl measures approximately 64 x 20 in. (163 x 50 cm.).

Scarf: $15 Shawl: $30

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100% plant color

Our wrap for the traveling woman:

Packs small—check. Matches everything—check. Blocks dust from face—check. Adds warmth—check. Protects from sun—check. Lightweight—check. Beautiful—check.

A. The Viajera scarf The scarf for the traveling woman comes in a single color from a natural plant dye. Select from an ultrasoft 50% rayon/50% cotton blend or 100% natural cotton (picture C). Measures approximately 64 x 10 in. (163 x 25 cm.).

$15

A B C

B. The Viajera shawl Larger than the scarf; select from an ultrasoft 50% rayon/50% cotton blend or 100% natural cotton (picture C). Measures approximately 64 x 20 in. (163 x 50 cm.).

$20

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B. Blended scarf

The threads that will become this scarf are dyed randomly in two colors. The colors blend on the loom. Measures approximately 64 x 10 in. (163 x 25 cm.).

$20

A

A. Inspiration scarf and Inspiration shawl

Each of these scarves and shawls is a new and unique combination of colors, our designs for each weaving day’s inspiration. We utilize a variety of weaving techniques. For some, we harvest the threads from pre-owned cotton sweaters and weave them with our own naturally dyed cotton threads. Scarf (not pictured) measures approximately 64 x 10 in. (165 cm x 25 cm). Shawl (picture A) measures approximately 64 x 20 in. (163 x 50 cm.).

Scarf: $15 Shawl: $25

A B

The tranquil streets of San Juan la Laguna

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Our traditions live through our craft.

We value the heritage of our community of San Juan la Laguna. Our traditions aren’t static—they

are the dynamic inspiration for the art we create, the clothes we wear, and the practices we hold sacred.

A B

A. Poncho A no-fuss version of our Inspiration Shawl—it’s the same size, but sewn to wrap around the body. Elegant and easy. One size fits most.

$25

For lovers of authentic pieces of cultural art. This is the shawl that our grandmothers wore, and that we still wear to church and for special occasions. We receive one when we get married, and when we have children, we use it as a sling to carry our babies on our backs. We make ours just like our ancestors did—with natural dyes, tying the threads before we dye them to create the patterns that emerge on the loom.

$40

B. Traditional reboso Semana Santa During Semana Santa, the Holy Week leading up to Easter, San Juan is alive with color and worship. Women wear our rebosos on top of our heads as we attend church, and as we walk in sacred processions throughout the streets. Community members collaborate to make alfombras, ceremonial rugs made from colored sand, sawdust, flowers and plants, in ethereal designs whose beauty lasts just long enough to be walked across by the people in the processions.

Sacred procession during Semana Santa

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We imagine our bags into existence.

We bring our woven textiles and bag design ideas to our tailors, and

they bring each one to life with their sewing machines and skill.

A B

C

A. Shopping bag This ridiculously utilitarian big bag is great for shopping, as an airplane carry-on, an overnight bag,or just a chic oversized purse. Measures approximately 20 X 15 X 7 in. (50 x 38 x 18 cm.). Strap is about 26 in. (66 cm.) long.

$25

Carries everything you need for a day at the beach, or a day out on the town. Measures approximately 17 X 16 in. (44 x 40 cm.). Strap is about 26 in. (66 cm.) long.

$17

B. Beach bag

Features a cinched top and tasseled closure.

$25

C. Something else bag

Our tailors Cristina and her husband Pedro Antonio have been sewing for nearly a century between them. Cristina taught herself to sew at the age of 15, when her father brought home a sewing machine so that she could start contributing to the family income. Today, the couple works from the studio in their home, which overlooks the mountains that surround our village.

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A. Cross-body bag Great for travelers. Measures approximately 14 x 13 in. (35 x 34 cm.). Strap is about 39 in. (100 cm.) long.

$20

D. Cosmetic bag Circumference is about 21 in. (53 cm.) and height is about 7 in. (18 cm.).

$8

C. Long clutch Measures approximately 10.5 x 4.5 in. (27 x 12 cm.).

$7

E. Pencil bag Measures approximately 7.5 in. (20 cm.) long and 8 in. (21 cm. around).

$6

F. Coin bag Choose from half moon or square. Both measure approximately 4 in. (10 cm.) wide at base.

$4

B

C

B. Messenger bag Measures approximately 14 x 11 x 4 in. (35 x 28 x 10 cm.). Strap is about 45 in. (115 cm.) long.

$30

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Table runner Measures approximately 14 x 72 in. (35 x 184 cm.).

Placemat Measures approximately 14 x 19 in. (35 x 48 cm.). Indicate how many you want per set.

Napkin Measures approximately 14 x 14 in. (35 x 35 cm.). Indicate how many you want per set.

Choose from camel, brontosaurus, elephant, or turtle.

Stuffed animal

Accessorized with a Guatemalan worry doll (to take away their troubles) or a crochet flower (to brighten their day).

Baby bib Classic hackeys, jumbo hackeys, animal hackeys, football hackeys—they’re all fun!

Assorted hackey sacks One of our artisans crochets these adorable shoes in various baby sizes. (Specify measurement when ordering).

Crochet baby shoes

$9

$3-$5 $5

$7

$5 each $25 $5 each

Animal backpack Every child would love this carry-along companion. Choose from monkey (pictured), turtle, bear, and horse.

$15 $2

Crochet flower clip A precious handmade accessory for little girls and little-girls-at-heart.

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Experience our beautiful lakeside community and our artisan

traditions! We have a little shop in San Juan where you can see all of

our products and observe our dying & weaving techniques.

We also offer workshops in weaving and natural dyes.

So come learn how we extract natural dyes from plants, weave, hear about our lives, experience our culture, and share your ideas

with us.

We believe that cultural exchange is what makes our community

strong.

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Horse Backpack

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Monkey Backpack

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Trust us

Our work enables us to earn what we deem to be fair wages for our

craft—much higher than we would if we were to sell in competition

with one another.

We operate simply, enabling us to deliver 90% of your purchase price directly to the artisan.

That’s why we can’t go through a costly fair trade certification or

membership process.

Got questions for us? Just ask.

Contact us

We hope this catalog sparks a conversation with you. Reach out

to our representatives at tintemaya@gmail.com.

We look forward to hearing from you.

Meet us

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