Fairly Traded

Although MayaMam Weavers haven’t been formally certification as Fair Trade, we are enthusiastic about this market of conscientious consuming. As you know, Fair Trade means that we, the artisans that make the products, are paid “fairly” for our work. What does “fairly” mean? Well, for us it means that our work will help us provide food, clothes, medical care, and education for our children (and ourselves). It has become a movement in the world to recognize that when you work you shouldn’t have to stay trapped in poverty. Since that means the prices of goods rise, we try to eliminate as much of the middleman as possible. In our case we have a volunteer who works to sell our products in the U.S. And, we look for consumers who are looking for high quality products at fair – but not cheap – prices. We take pride in our work and we are equally proud of being able to provide for our children.

You can learn more about fair trade on a new web-based exhibition called “Sustainable Fashion.” (You will find that we are one of the collaborators!)

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