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UPAVIM Crafts UPAVIM Crafts is part of UPAVIM - A Guatemalan Women's Organization united in their fight for a bett When you empower women, you grow a community.

UPAVIM exports beautiful Fair Trade handmade gifts & crafts all around the world. Your Fair Trade gift & crafts' purchases directly support community educational and medical programs. UPAVIM has also started additional small businesses, including a bakery and soy milk factory. International donors, many of them crafts customers, continue to fund scholarships for more than 430 elementary and junior high school students. All of these projects are overseen by the Guatemalan all women volunteer-run UPAVIM board of directors and the 5 program committees. At UPAVIM, the women as members have control over their community services and business decisions. UPAVIM also distributes Fair Trade products made by a number of groups in rural areas of Guatemala and buys their traditional cotton cloth directly from weaving families and weaving cooperatives. This cuts out middlemen and creates a chain of fair wages and fair prices - from the weaver, to the seamstress, to the customer. We invite you to take a look around our website and enjoy the beauty of the crafts these women/artisans have created. Please know that every purchase makes a difference and greatly enhances the quality of life for these women, their families and their community through the numerous programs, schools & services run by UPAVIM.

Thanks to our friends  in San Luis Obispo, CA for permission to share this beautiful Día de Mu***os inspired display. It...
10/23/2026

Thanks to our friends in San Luis Obispo, CA for permission to share this beautiful Día de Mu***os inspired display. It feels fitting to have Frida and her pets from our Frida Garden Collection included amongst the skulls and papel picado. 🌼💀
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Gracias a nuestros amigos de en San Luis Obispo, California, por permitirnos compartir esta hermosa exhibición inspirada en el Día de Mu***os. Nos parece muy apropiado que Frida y sus mascotas, de nuestra colección «Frida Garden», formen parte de este montaje entre calaveras y papel picado. 🌼💀

Pearl the Seal is a new favorite in our line of washclothes for babies and kids. Made from soft, absorbent cotton terry ...
10/20/2026

Pearl the Seal is a new favorite in our line of washclothes for babies and kids. Made from soft, absorbent cotton terry and designed to fit over your hand like a mitten, it’s perfect for gently scrubbing down your little one at bathtime.

Sweet for baby shower gifts and new parents, UPAVIM products provide the added benefit of supporting our Montessori based preschool and K-6 elementary in Guatemala City, Zone 12.
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Pearl la Foca es una de las nuevas favoritas de nuestra colección de toallitas de baño para bebés y niños. Hecha de suave y absorbente algodón de rizo y diseñada para colocarse sobre la mano como un guante, es perfecta para bañar suavemente a los más pequeños.

Ideal como regalo para un baby shower o como un detalle práctico para nuevos padres, los productos de UPAVIM ofrecen además el beneficio de apoyar nuestro preescolar con enfoque Montessori y nuestra escuela primaria de K-6 en la Zona 12 de la Ciudad de Guatemala.

Made from high-quality, 100% cotton fabric (handwoven in Guatemala! 🇬🇹) our classic bowl cozies are designed to fit most...
10/14/2026

Made from high-quality, 100% cotton fabric (handwoven in Guatemala! 🇬🇹) our classic bowl cozies are designed to fit most standard-sized bowls and are perfect for use on hot and cold bowls. Whether you're reheating leftovers or cooking up a quick meal, this cozy will help you handle hot bowls safely and comfortably. Available online in 9 different fabrics.
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Fabricados con tela de algodón 100 % de alta calidad (¡tejida a mano en Guatemala! 🇬🇹), nuestros clásicos soportes para tazones están diseñados para adaptarse a la mayoría de los tazones de tamaño estándar y son perfectos tanto para contenido caliente como frío. Ya sea que estés recalentando sobras o preparando una comida rápida, este soporte te permitirá manipular tazones calientes de manera segura y cómoda. Disponibles en línea en 9 diseños de tela diferentes.

Good morning! And greetings from Guatemala- where roadside blossoms add glorious color to your daily commute. 😍💐🇬🇹      ...
10/08/2026

Good morning! And greetings from Guatemala- where roadside blossoms add glorious color to your daily commute.
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¡Buenos días! Y saludos desde Guatemala, donde las flores a la orilla de la carretera añaden un color glorioso a tu viaje diario. 💐🇬🇹

Carefully crafted from reclaimed wood, our hand carved utensils are a must-have kitchen tool. Simply handwash with soap ...
10/05/2026

Carefully crafted from reclaimed wood, our hand carved utensils are a must-have kitchen tool. Simply handwash with soap and warm water then periodically apply food grade oil such as tung oil or mineral oil to dry utensils to maintain moisture, color and longevity.
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Elaborados cuidadosamente a partir de madera recuperada, nuestros utensilios tallados a mano son un elemento imprescindible en la cocina. Basta con lavarlos a mano con agua tibia y jabón y aplicarles periódicamente un aceite de grado alimentario —como el aceite de tung o el aceite mineral— una vez secos, para preservar su humedad, color y durabilidad.

✨Customer Review✨ "These are phenomenal and my cat loves them!" Thank you Erin for sharing your cat's vote of confidence...
09/29/2026

✨Customer Review✨ "These are phenomenal and my cat loves them!" Thank you Erin for sharing your cat's vote of confidence! 😹💛😻

Filled with organic catnip, these handmade toys are the perfect way to keep your little hunter entertained. Sold in sets of 2 for double the fun, each purchase made from our shop supports the UPAVIM women's craft cooperative in Guatemala City.
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✨Opinión de un cliente✨ «¡Son fantásticos y a mi gato le encantan!» ¡Gracias, Erin, por compartir el voto de confianza de tu gato! 😹💛😻

Rellenos de hierba gatera orgánica, estos juguetes hechos a mano son la forma perfecta de mantener entretenido a tu pequeño cazador. Se venden en juegos de 2 para duplicar la diversión, y cada compra en nuestra tienda apoya a la cooperativa de artesanía de mujeres UPAVIM en Ciudad de Guatemala.

This photo was taken at the world-famous Chichicastenango Market in Guatemala's western highlands and features a family ...
09/25/2026

This photo was taken at the world-famous Chichicastenango Market in Guatemala's western highlands and features a family we've worked with for years to source traditional Maya cortes (skirts) for use in UPAVIM products.

Cortes are traditionally woven on pedal looms and an important part of Maya women's daily dress. The skirts we purchase are older pieces that may have holes, stains, or signs of years of wear. Maya women take great pride in their clothing, and as they replace worn skirts with new ones, these older textiles become available in the market.

By purchasing these well-loved textiles, we give them a second life while supporting the families who collect and sell them, preserving Guatemala's rich weaving traditions. There is some controversy about using reclaimed huipiles made on a backstap loom because it lowers the price for weavers selling the new textiles. If you have concerns- let's chat.

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Esta foto fue tomada en el mundialmente famoso mercado de Chichicastenango, en las tierras altas del oeste de Guatemala, y muestra a una de las familias con las que llevamos años colaborando para adquirir *cortes* (faldas) tradicionales mayas destinados a los productos de UPAVIM.

Los *cortes* se tejen tradicionalmente en telares de pedal y constituyen una parte importante de la vestimenta cotidiana de las mujeres mayas. Las faldas que compramos son piezas antiguas que pueden presentar agujeros, manchas o señales de años de uso. Las mujeres mayas se enorgullecen enormemente de su vestimenta y, a medida que reemplazan las faldas gastadas por otras nuevas, estas prendas antiguas salen al mercado.

Al comprar estos textiles que han sido tan apreciados, les damos una segunda vida y, al mismo tiempo, apoyamos a las familias que los recolectan y venden, preservando así la rica tradición textil de Guatemala. Existe cierta controversia en torno al uso de *huipiles* recuperados —tejidos en telar de cintura—, ya ​​que esto puede reducir el precio de venta de los textiles nuevos para las tejedoras. Si tienes alguna inquietud al respecto, hablemos.

You just can’t keep a good Sea Otter down!  🌊🦦 With the success of our sea otter skillet holder, we’ve expanded the prod...
09/23/2026

You just can’t keep a good Sea Otter down! 🌊🦦 With the success of our sea otter skillet holder, we’ve expanded the products we offer with this cute fella’s face to include a bowl cozy and pot holder (swipe to see!) Smile every time you use them and we’ll call it a win.


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¡No hay quien detenga a una buena nutria marina! 🌊🦦

Tras el éxito de nuestro agarrador para sartenes con diseño de nutria marina, ampliamos la colección para incluir también un protector para tazones y un agarrador para ollas con la simpática carita de este adorable animal.

Si te saca una sonrisa cada vez que lo usas, para nosotros es todo un éxito. 💙

  of the day: Maya red. Although this house in Antigua isn't technically Maya Red, it's very close... swipe for an examp...
09/17/2026

of the day: Maya red. Although this house in Antigua isn't technically Maya Red, it's very close... swipe for an example of this historic pigment used in the ancient Maya murals at Bonampak. This color was primarily made using Hematite (red ochre) to create red backgrounds, skin tones, and outlines.

Known for resisting heat and humidity for over a thousand years, the use of red in the Maya world was associated with the east (where the sun rises every morning), red maize (a sacred crop tied to human creation and sustenance), as well as life blood and sacred ritual.
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del día: Rojo Maya. ❤️ Y aunque esta casa en Antigua no es técnicamente de color Rojo Maya... puedes deslizar para ver un ejemplo de este pigmento histórico utilizado en los antiguos murales mayas de Bonampak. Este color se elaboraba principalmente con hematita (ocre rojo) para crear fondos rojos, tonos de piel y contornos.

Conocido por resistir el calor y la humedad durante más de mil años, el color rojo en el mundo maya estaba asociado con el este (donde sale el sol cada mañana), el maíz rojo (un cultivo sagrado vinculado con la creación y el sustento de la humanidad), así como con la sangre, la vida y los rituales sagrados.

Bonito the parrot- the cutest bird there ever was. 🦜🌸 Part of our Frida Garden Kitchen Collection, this beloved pet appa...
09/14/2026

Bonito the parrot- the cutest bird there ever was. 🦜🌸 Part of our Frida Garden Kitchen Collection, this beloved pet apparently liked to do tricks at the dinner table for pieces of butter. He would also snuggle under the bed covers when Frida took a nap!

A nod to one of our favorite artists, this line of potholders offers both beauty and function in your kitchen. Created using handwoven cotton with felt details by women makers belonging to the UPAVIM Craft co-op. Online now.
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Bonito, el loro: el pajarito más adorable que haya existido. 🦜🌸 Como parte de nuestra colección Frida Garden Kitchen, esta querida mascota aparentemente disfrutaba hacer trucos en la mesa a cambio de pedacitos de mantequilla. ¡También se acurrucaba debajo de las cobijas cuando Frida tomaba una siesta!

Como un pequeño homenaje a una de nuestras artistas favoritas, esta línea de agarradores para ollas aporta belleza y funcionalidad a tu cocina. Elaborados con algodón tejido a mano y detalles de fieltro por las artesanas que forman parte de la cooperativa UPAVIM Crafts.

Ya disponibles en nuestra tienda en línea.

Address

1384 Waterfall Street
Timnath, CO
80547

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+19708932905

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