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- 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...
- Nov 26, 2020
- 2 min
5 Wonderful Unique, Ethical, Handmade Gifts for 2020
We spend a lot of time looking for unique, ethically sourced, handmade gifts & we've shared some of our best finds below. Full...
- Nov 25, 2020
- 1 min
This Holiday Season You Can Support Illuminate & Women's Artisan Co-ops in Guatemala & Get 20% Off
As many of you know, Illuminate supports artisan cooperatives in Guatemala. We are a "social business" that adheres to "Fair Trade"...
- Oct 19, 2019
- 1 min
Illuminate's Annual Fair Trade Holiday Sale for Our Readers, Members & Facebook Followers
Illuminate Fair Trade has been working with the same cooperative of Guatemalan artisans since 1999. Their patchwork quilts and other...
