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Guatemala is truly one of the most colorful countries, thanks to the diversity of Maya cultures, languages and obviously the people, that keep these ancestral traditions alive. Lisa, a volunteer of Trama, tr...

Guatemala es realmente uno de los países más coloridos, gracias a la diversidad de culturas mayas, idiomas y, obviamente, a la gente, que mantiene vivas estas tradiciones ancestrales. Lisa, una voluntaria de...

Happy Independence Day! Each year Guatemalans are very passionate about celebrating their freedom and the city of Xela (Quetzaltenango) becomes alive with festivities.   

The Guna people of Panama crafts beautiful molas as part of their traditional dress. The molas are made with intricate designs from skillful women who have had the traditions passed down through generations of women.

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. 

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!!