I received an awesome package in the mail today! Not only were there baskets (in 5 different sizes) but these very cute clutch-type purses. The coolest part is that each of the items comes with a note about the woman that made them. Some of them have lost their husbands to cancer or alcoholism, and some of them have lost their husbands to other women. Either way, these ladies are left with no means to take care of their children. Adonai is teaching them to make things that they can sell out of very accessible raw materials.
These women live up in the mountains of Guatemala where there are an abundance of pine trees. These baskets are made out of dried pine needles. The little clutches are made from material that they use to make their "corte" or skirts. None of the items are perfect - they are handmade by women who need a little "boost" in order to survive.
This project is just in the infant stages so we would LOVE to give them a little headstart. If you are interested in "pre-buying" any of these type of items, we will bring them back to the States when we return in February. If you would like to see the items in person, please let me know! As I look at the cute, little baskets and clutches, I am thinking of all of the fun things you could tuck inside to give as gifts. Hmmm . . . maybe I don't want to share!!!
1 comment:
YAY! So glad you got them! Nice photo!!!
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