A.M. Stein

A.M. Stein Art Imports is dedicated to giving art collectors and lovers of indigenous culture an opportunity to purchase unique and extraordinary works of art. The promotion of these works helps to keep alive the highly artistic and accomplished traditions of the Mayan people of Guatemala.

The blue and white Shalom banner (10" x 30") has a wooden hanger and beautifully twisted cord.

These Judaica products are made by Mayan women working in cooperatives that are members of the Fair Trade Federation (FTF).

Products can be ordered directly from their website, www.amsteinart.com, or from retailers listed on the website.
Ada Mae Crouse, Owner A.M. Stein Imports 216 Douglas Street Salt Lake City, UT 84102, USA (801) 274-0318 info@amsteinart.com www.amsteinart.com

Casa Bonampak

Casa Bonampak is a fair trade community store that specializes in preserving Mexican Folk art and traditions. The products they carry come from indigenous artisans from the state of Chiapas and Central Mexico. They pay artisans fair prices and are dedicated to creating a more socially and economically just global trading system.

Casa Bonampak is a member of the Fair Trade Federation (FTF).

The large paper picado banner, a traditional popular handmade art from Mexico, is comprised of 10 sheets, with designs including a Star of David, a Menorah, a Dreidel, "Shalom" (in English & Hebrew), and " Mazel Tov". The total length is 18 ft. long.

The small mini paper picado banner is similar, with ten sheets strung together, measuring 3 ft. long.

Judaica products can be purchased at their store in San Francisco's Mission District or directly on-line: http://www.casabonampak.com/shlabpapiba.html.
Casa Bonampak 1051 Valencia Street San Francisco, CA 94110 (888) PACHANGA (722-4264) info@casabonampak.com www.casabonampak.com

The Global Exchange Store

The mission of Global Exchange's Fair Trade Program is to successfully market fairly-traded products in order to (1) increase benefits for producers and consumers through economic fairness, mutual respect, and understanding, and (2) build support for a more sustainable system of trade. They strive to pay a fair price to disadvantaged producers and to support producer-initiated efforts to improve their quality of life. In addition, they seek to increase understanding and activism of U.S. consumers about unfair trade practices and the fair trade alternative.

The Global Exchange Store is a member of the Fair Trade Federation (FTF).

Say "hello", "goodbye" AND "peace" with this mini Shalom banner that arrives ready to hang. Papel Picado is a traditional popular art handmade by artisans from Mexico. Brought to you through Casa Bonampak, a business that pays artisans fair prices and dedicated to creating a more socially and economically just global trading system.

Products can be ordered directly from their website, www.globalexchangestore.org or from their three stores, two in the California Bay Area and one in Portland.
Global Exchange Online Store 110 Capp Street, Second floor San Francisco, CA 94110 (800) 505-4410; (415) 553-4412 Tex Dworkin, Manager of On-line store tex@globalexchange.org www.globalexchangestore.org

MayaWorks

MayaWorks is a non-profit volunteer organization that markets the work of Mayan artisans in Guatemala who otherwise have no outlet for their handiwork. MayaWorks pays artisans at prices they set, assuring a fair wage. MayaWorks returns all sales profits to the artisans, funding scholarships and training programs, and provides micro-credit to the artisans and their families. Products are designed in collaboration with North Americans, blending contemporary ideas with traditional Mayan art.

MayaWorks is a proud member of the Fair Trade Federation (FTF) in the U.S.

This beautifully colored banner includes the words Peace, Paz (Peace in Spanish), and Shalom. Comes ready to hang.

Products can be ordered on-line at MayaWorks: Order Products or by phone.
1732 W. Hubbard St. Suite 1A Chicago, IL 60622 (312) 243-8050 info@mayaworks.org www.mayaworks.org

Photos L to R: A. M. Stein, Casa Bonampak, MayaWorks
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