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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.

This set of 4 handwoven placemats with matching napkins are available in a variety of colors. Hand or machine wash cold separately, tumble dry, damp iron.

Also available (not pictured); 1 Rainbow tablecloth: 60" x 126", 8 matching napkins (18" x 18") with a gold star; comes in a variety of colors. Hand or machine wash cold separately, tumble dry. Damp iron.

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.  Fair Trade Judaica - Placemat  Fair Trade Judaica -

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


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.

These blue table runners were designed with Hanukah in mind but can be used for any holiday year-round. Measures 63" in length and 9.5" wide.

Products can be ordered on-line at MayaWorks: Order Products or by phone.  Fair Trade Judaica - Table runner  Fair Trade Judaica -

1732 W. Hubbard St. Suite 1A
Chicago, IL 60622
(312) 243-8050
info@mayaworks.org
www.mayaworks.org


Mayan Hands

Mayan Hands is a small fair trade organization that has been working with Mayan weavers since 1989. They work with more than 275 women, organized in groups of 12 to 50 women, living in twelve different communities throughout Guatemala.

Mayan Hands' mission is to assist these women in their quest to raise themselves out of poverty. Working with fair trade, the women can count on a modest, and just as important, a regular income that enables their families to eat better, send their children to school, improve their homes and even save a little. Selling their handwoven textiles at a fair price, the women are gaining control over their lives. In addition to assisting the weavers with technical difficulties, design of new products, credit to buy equipment and raw materials, and simply providing work on a steady basis (our main focus), Mayan Hands purchases school supplies for all of the weavers' school-age children (almost 400).

Mayan Hands is a proud member of the Fair Trade Federation (FTF).

This beautiful towel has an inset of woven stars of David, perfect for using after Al Netilat Yadayim, hand washing before meals.

Products can be purchased on-line at shop.mayanhands.org or by contacting Mayan Hands directly.  Fair Trade Judaica - Towel  Fair Trade Judaica -

Mary Joan Ferrara-Marsland
9607 Dr. Perry Rd.
Suite #114
Ijamsville, MD 21754
Phone:(301) 515-5911
Fax: (240) 436-6453
info@upavim-mayanhands.org
www.mayanhands.org


Photos L to R: Mayan Hands, MayaWorks, A. M. Stein
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