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- Mar 16, 2022
- 1 min
Illuminate Fair Trade Introduces Two New Embroidered Guatemalan Throw Blankets
Illuminate Fair Trade is now offering two new throw blankets from our artisan partners in Guatemala. Both are based on unique designs and...
- Nov 26, 2021
- 1 min
Holiday Sale! Support Mayan Artisan Co-ops, 20% Off, Free Shipping, & Get a Free Embroidered Bag
As many of you know, Illuminate has supported cooperatives of Mayan women artisans for more than 20 years. We are a "social business"...
- Nov 11, 2021
- 1 min
This Holiday Season You Can Support Illuminate & Women's Artisan Co-ops in Guatemala & Get 15% Off
As many of you know, Illuminate Fair Trade supports artisan cooperatives in Guatemala. Your purchases sustain our work there and in the...
- Jul 22, 2021
- 2 min
Illuminate's New & Very Popular Fair Trade Guatemalan Bags
We have been involved in the Fair Trade movement since it picked up steam back in the 1990s, first with the NGO World Share, then with...
- Feb 23, 2021
- 2 min
The Fabulous Backstrap Woven Textiles of Zacualpa, Guatemala
Zacualpa is a small town in the Guatemalan department [state] of El Quiché that has become known for its fine backstrap woven textiles...
- Feb 9, 2021
- 2 min
The Amazing Wool Blankets of Momostenango, Part of Guatemala's "Cultural Heritage"
We are now offering traditional handmade wool bedspreads from Momostenango [Momo], Guatemala in the Illuminate Fair Trade store. The wool...
