Authentic: an original NOVICA fair trade product in association with National Geographic.
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NOVICA works with Yama Aj Chixot Artisan Group to craft this item.
Exceptional Quality: crafted with care to be treasured as a keepsake for many years to come.
Product info: 100% cotton

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Product Dimensions

Package Dimensions
Width : 7.8 inch
Height : 0.6 inch
Length : 10.9 inch

Item Weight: 5.44 ounce (View shipping rates and policies)
Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounce (View shipping rates and policies)

ASIN : B016P2TAZW

Product Description

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About this item: ''This cotton infinity scarf brings back the traditional jaspe pattern, but we used vibrant colors for a modern look,'' explain the women from Yama Aj Chixot Artisan Group. Woven on a traditional pedal loom, the scarf features jaspe patterns in red and white.
74.0'' Inner Circ. x 17.0'' WHand wash in cold water

About our Artist: Yama Aj Chixot Artisan Group was started by women from San Juan Comalapa in the year 2000. In the Maya Kaqchiquel language, Aj Chixot means from Comalapa, but Chi Xot also means comal a smooth griddle we use to make tortillas, and it makes reference to the shape of their village: round with a drop in the center. The Yama part of our name is actually ''Maya'' spelt backwards, and we did it to stand out from most groups featuring Maya in their name, says Mirian Otzin, who heads the group. I grew up in Comalapa, just like most of the women in the group. It is a village of humble means where families are large, on average seven members per family. Women start teaching their daughters how to weave when they are 10 years old. As we grow up and have daughters ourselves, we teach them too so the tradition never ends. This is also we ensure that the weaving techniques of Comalapa are preserved. When I realized that people did indeed like what I wove, I ventured out looking for a place to sell my creations. That''s when I changed from using the back strap loom to the pedal loom to save on costs. It was a challenge for me to make this switch because the pedal loom is usually only used by men, and women are expected to use only the back strap loom. As a women''s group we have received...