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Our venture to San Juan Cotzal is the first of many trips to strengthen our connection to the women in our most rural highland pueblos. 

Since fashion has become a matter of international relevance, interesting projects have been developed to rethink the garment sector in a sustainable perspective. Let us analyze the most inspiring ones.

At the end of July, Guatemala celebrates the Fiesta Nacional Indigena de Guatemala (National Indigenous Celebration), where representatives of different indigenous groups gather in Cobán to honor the native ...

We have introduced the possibility of joining the Trama Tribe by becoming monthly donors of our Education Fund. By providing life-changing opportunities to the children of our community, you will receive first access to new products, an exclusive newsletter, and the ability to order tailored designs.

INTERVIEW WITH OUR VOLUNTEER: CLEMMIE DESMONS Hola! My name is Clemmie, I am half French / half English, I am 37, I live in London but grew up in the south of France. I work as a French, Spanish and Interna...

Every year, in April, the world celebrates Fashion Revolution Week, an event entirely dedicated to ethical and sustainable fashion. But for us at Trama Textiles, fashion revolution week is every week of the year. Our values are those of fair trade, respect for our weavers, and protection of the environment.

Worshipped by Mayas and Aztecs, the Quetzal is the symbol of Guatemala. This symbolism is not accidental: the local tradition considers it a symbol of freedom because it was believed it preferred to die of hunger rather than to live as a prisoner.

So don't stop, keep looking, keep snooping and keep falling in love with this beautiful country. And as soon as this period will be over, come visit and breathe in the magic that these places exude. We at Trama Textiles are waiting for you with open arms!!

The journey from the tree to the cup takes time, efforts and lot of work. The best coffees must not only have been harvested at the best time of ripeness, but they must also have "stabilized" sufficiently before being roasted, so that the fine aromas and flavors can be experienced at their maximum. Flavours and aromas of coffee depend on the characteristics of the soil, temperatures, altitude, rainfall and winds. All these characteristics make the bean unique. In Guatemala there are eight coffee production areas characterized by as many microclimates. Let's discover them together!

Guatemala is a particularly interesting place to look at during Christmas time. Not only is it after Bolivia the country with the second highest percentage of indigenous population, mainly the different Maya...

The Day of the Dead, Dìa de Los Muertos in Spanish, is a traditional celebration that occurs on November 1 throughout Latin America, corresponding to the Christian day of All Saints. Originally descending fr...

Corn - also known as elote - has graced Guatemalan culture for generations. According to Mayan mythology, God created man and woman from a seed of corn. To this day, Guatemalan people cherish this staple cro...