The Mayan Store Information

The Mayan Store is a Guatemala based organization dedicated to the design and production of exclusive handmade home decor and personal accessories. We are focused on revealing the traditional artisanal techniques of Central America, through innovative careful design. We work hand by hand with more than 450 artisans in the rural areas of Guatemala, helping them develop high quality designed products. We are committed to the preservation of Mayan cultural heritage, promoting environmental and social awareness, through the use of recycled materials and developing sustainable trade opportunities for our network of artisans. Our designers work closely with artisans in indigenous communities of the region, using traditional weaving techniques. We thrive to introduce new concepts to handmade gifts and accessories, developing high quality innovative products that contribute towards sustainability and well-being. Through our distinctive approach we aim generate a unique, contemporary and creative handmade lifestyle. Because we value our culture and heritage, at The Mayan Store we are committed to improving the future of our artisan network in Guatemala. Our objective is to develop sustainable trade for the handmade sector on a global scale.and to generate sustainable employment opportunities. Through the implementation of effective value chains with our artisans we aim to generate better incomes in the artisan families and thus contribute to the reduction of childhood malnutrition in our country. The Mayan Store, handmade lifestyle