Maya Traditions Foundation Information

As a nonprofit social enterprise Maya Traditions is dedicated to facilitating access to national and international markets for 180 Maya backstrap weaver artisans and their families in the highlands of Guatemala. Following a Fair Trade Model we continually seek to build capacity in regard to accessing formal education, health care and development of entrepreneurial skills, in a manner that is culturally appropriate and that motivates indigenous women to strengthen their entrepreneurial ecosystems. Maya Traditions' complimentary social programs currently reach out to over 500 family and community members of the artisans with whom we work. We are conscious of an ever competitive market for artisan hand made goods and we are committed to expanding our services to meet the emerging needs of indigenous artisan women.