Chalina
Our 100% cotton, handwoven Chalina is perfect to wrap around your shoulders and it comes matched with our hand-stitched Chiapas Earrings.
$45.00 Member Price / $55.00 Retail
About the Artisan
Nestled deep in the Sierra Madres mountains of Chiapas, passing tall pine and oak trees rests the small municipality of Chenalhó. The town was created in 1934 but the Tzotzil people have lived here since around 300 AD, trading Quetzal feathers, amber, and salt with the Aztecs and Zapotecas. Preservation of their language and traditions are important here, Spanish is a second language, and almost all of the older men and woman dress in their traditional garments. The women start weaving as early as eight years old, they make their own clothes as well as make various textiles to support themselves and their family. This group of women formed a cooperativo, a co-op, called Las Girasoles to help support each other, preserve their traditions, and ensure a fair wage for their work. With over 50 women working together, they are excited to share the fruits of their labor with you.
Your Purchase Makes a Difference:
- Woman Empowerment
- Artisan Made
- Preserves Tradition
- Job Creator
- Supports Small Business
