A local NGO empowering and supporting indigenous women in the highlands
With a focus on promoting traditional knowledge through midwives, integrated community therapy, capacity building and education, enhancing civic education, and participation of women in the decision-making of their communities, AMA has a very holistic and empowering approach to improving women’ s lives in the Guatemalan highlands. Their vision is to foster collaborative bridges and to overcome linguistic and cultural barriers.
They aim to transform traditional skills into profitable businesses, promoting economic independence through access to markets and financial education.
Pixan is a cooperative of indigenous artisan weavers, experts in the ancient techniques of back-strap and pedal loom weaving and embroidery in the western highlands of Guatemala. It operates according to fair trade principles, in the most authentic and traditional senses of the term: It enables professional direct trade relationships to flourish between talented highland artisans and individuals and businesses around the world.
The Pixan model champions fair pay and work conditions, high-quality artisanal work, and direct trade relationships, which removes the need for middlemen and their fees.
What to Expect:
In their amazing shop here in the center of Xela they sell wonderful textiles and artesanias, have weaving demonstration and you can learn more about this wonderful project!
Interested in Backstrap Loom Weaving Class?
Join for a free Weaving Demonstration at our textiles store. Open to the public on Wednesday at 2:30 pm (please confirm via email or Whatsapp)
Learn to weave a full scarf on a backstrap loom in an ancestral weaving technique!
What is included?
- First weaving demonstration where you will learn all about the meaning of each weaving, the colors, and the story behind them.
- Personal weaving instructor
- Material to weave your own scarf
Connect with them:
+502 4953 1375 / +502 3696 1460
katy@amaguate.org
5ta. Avenida 6-17 Zona 1, Quetzaltenango