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An Ancient Art -- Weaving
I love taking pictures of our women artisans when they are weaving and thought I would post some of my favorite pictures. These were taken in the last couple of years in the western highlands of Gua… more →
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Whirlwind Day Two Shopping in Oaxaca -- If it's Friday, it must be Ocotlan
ValleyGirl wrote 2 weeks ago: Sheri picked us up in her white van at the pre-determined 9 a.m. hour, early by Oaxaca standards, th … more →
An Ancient Art -- Weaving
educationandmore wrote 1 month ago: I love taking pictures of our women artisans when they are weaving and thought I would post some of … more →
Backstrap Weaving Looms-- Now That's A Unique Gift!
educationandmore wrote 2 months ago: Have you ever seen an actual backstrap weaving loom? They are a very simple loom, utilizing only a … more →
Following Fair Trade Principals
educationandmore wrote 7 months ago: Fair Trade is a blessing to artisans around the world, not just because a fair price is paid to the … more →
Backstrap Weaving Looms
educationandmore wrote 8 months ago: Our women’s artisan groups all weave with the backstrap loom and it is intriguing to watch a w … more →
Videos From Guatemala
educationandmore wrote 8 months ago: We have 7 videos online about the work of Education And More and urge you to check them out for a gl … more →
San Juan La Laguna-- Best village!
educationandmore wrote 9 months ago: San Juan La Laguna is my favorite village on Lake Atitlan! The townspeople have been working hard t … more →
Back across Lake Atitlan
educationandmore wrote 10 months ago: We are now back in San Juan La Laguna to make grant presentations to the last 2 women´s group that w … more →
Artesanas Tz'uput
educationandmore wrote 10 months ago: Another of our groups is Artesanas Tz’uput from Choacruz, made up of 17 Kakchiquel speaking wo … more →
Ajbatz' Bal' Artisans
educationandmore wrote 10 months ago: This morning I met with the president of the artisan group, Ajbatz’ Bal’ to discuss and … more →
Projects & Fair Trade Gift Ideas to Support
educationandmore wrote 12 months ago: Blessings to You in This Holy Season of Christ’s Birth! Education And More has been blessed this yea … more →
Guatemalan weaving
ramblinrobert wrote 1 year ago: Santa Perfitt Jimenz weaving with her backstrap loom. As readers of this blog know, I have a big int … more →
Fair Trade Bazaars
educationandmore wrote 1 year ago: Education And More would like to thank Our Savior’s Lutheran Church for a fantastic Fair Trade … more →
Remigio Mestas: Textile Museum of Oaxaca Exhibition
ValleyGirl wrote 1 year ago: “Remigio Mestas: A Mirror on the Rich Textiles of Oaxaca” Exhibition at the Museo Textil … more →
Fair Trade Women's Groups
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educationandmore wrote 1 year ago: We are working with several women’s groups in Guatemala to help them obtain a fair wage throu … more →
You Can't Make a Silk Purse Out of a Sow's Ear
ValleyGirl wrote 1 year ago: I’m not sure about that! Oaxaqueno artists are VERY creative. In Teotitlan del Valle and throu … more →
Guatemala Mission Trip
educationandmore wrote 1 year ago: If you are interested in learning more about the work of Education And More in Guatemala check out o … more →
The Rising Cost Of Food
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educationandmore wrote 1 year ago: The costs of daily living are rising around the world and it is really felt here in the rural highla … more →
And the Rains Begin
educationandmore wrote 1 year ago: May begins the rainy season— and the rains have started here in the Lake Atitlan area. There … more →
