Gloria
A gifted weaver and seamstress, Gloria is always looking to expand her business and her art. She is eager to learn and always takes the opportunity...
Elena
On the shores of Lake Atitlan, the rich weaving tradition is passed down through generations. Following this pattern, Elena learned to weave from her...
Encarnacion
When Encarnacion's first daughter became very sick, their family could not afford to pay her medical expenses. Encarnacion began selling small snacks...
Jacinta
During Guatemala's civil war, Jacinta found refuge in the capital but longed to move back to Guatemala's western plateau where she was born. When the...
Magdalena
Like many women in Guatemala, Magdalena learned to weave huipiles and other clothing items so that she would be able to make clothes for her...
Petrona
Like many girls in Guatemala, Petrona never learned to read or write, but was taught to weave when she was young, so she would be able to make...
Petrona y Lidia
Petrona married at only age 15. Her husband was not able to support her, so she began selling huipiles and scarves in a tourist town around Lake...
Santos
As a single mother of two, Santos needed a way to provide for her family. She joined a Friendship Bridge Trust Bank and received loan capital to...
Yolanda
Driven by her desire to give her two children an education, Yolanda is constantly learning new artistry techniques to expand her business. Yolanda...
