From a Maya Woman’s Back to Yours: How Our Huipil Bags Are Made
A customer wrote to me recently asking about the bag she’d purchased as a gift for her sister. Her sister had owned a Guatemalan handwoven bag before, and she wanted...
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Stories, reflections, and behind-the-scenes notes from Intertwined: Handmade for Good.
Here you’ll find artisan stories, travel memories, handmade process notes, ethical shopping thoughts, and the occasional small-business musing from Ginger—usually written with coffee nearby and a deep appreciation for the people and places behind each piece.
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How We Met Lorenzo, Guatemalan Leather Artisan
Cuero Malec is a leather shop in Samayac founded by Lorenzo Xum Ortiz. Lorenzo began working with leather when he was ten years old, and now he employs around 10 to...
Moroccan Leather: Stunning with a Side of Temporary Stink
When it comes to leather, Morocco is a force to be reckoned with. Moroccan leather is known to be some of the highest quality leather in the world. The country...