Work Sample
Country
Materials
Natural Fibers
Categories
Components, Decorative Accessories, Decorative Textiles, Fashion/Accessories, Gifts/Personal, Kitchen/Tabletop, Lighting/Candleholders
Skills
Knitting/Crochet, Cutting and Sewing, Weaving
Equipment
Sewing machine
Staff/exporter speaks English?
Yes
Working relationships with freight forwarders/consolidators?
Yes
Seasonal/holiday restrictions?
No
Compliant with US & European customs codes and regulations?
No
Access to quality packing/shipping materials?
Yes
Company bank account?
Yes
Able to handle letters of credit?
Yes
Able to handle wire transfers?
Yes
Pricing quote availability?
US Dollars
Aj Quen
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[Crochet & Beadwork, Guatemala]
A small group of six to eight young women who crochet, do beadwork and some weaving. They live in the hills above Lake Atitlan and have already sold their baby bonnets, booties and cosmetic cases to U.S. retailers such as the shops at the San Diego Zoo. Aid to Artisans provided training and help with product design and production for export markets and the young women are now training their mothers. A portion of the money they earn is deposited in a group account for new materials and the balance goes to support their families.
For more information about this producer group, please contact marketlink@aidtoartisans.org.