Trama Blog

Emily, a Trama Textile's volunteer from the United States, weaving a scarf using the traditional Maya backstrap loom.

Six Weeks at Trama Textiles: One Volunteer's Li...

I’m Emily, I’m 23, and I’m from New York. I’m travelling through Latin America for four months with my friends Anat and Rachel. We found Trama Textiles on Workaway and...

Six Weeks at Trama Textiles: One Volunteer's Li...

I’m Emily, I’m 23, and I’m from New York. I’m travelling through Latin America for four months with my friends Anat and Rachel. We found Trama Textiles on Workaway and...

Isabelle's Volunteer Experience: Leaving with an Overflowing Heart and Suitcase

Isabelle's Volunteer Experience: Leaving with a...

Hear from Isabelle about her experience volunteering at Trama Textiles, a whirlwind of weaving, laughter, and good eats!  

Isabelle's Volunteer Experience: Leaving with a...

Hear from Isabelle about her experience volunteering at Trama Textiles, a whirlwind of weaving, laughter, and good eats!  

One Year at Trama Textiles: A journey of learning

One Year at Trama Textiles: A journey of learning

This last July marked one year since I joined Trama Textiles, and it has been a year filled with learning, connection, and meaningful work. From my very first day, I was...

One Year at Trama Textiles: A journey of learning

This last July marked one year since I joined Trama Textiles, and it has been a year filled with learning, connection, and meaningful work. From my very first day, I was...

Gretchen's Return to Guatemala: volunteering and learning with Trama Textiles

Gretchen's Return to Guatemala: volunteering an...

Twenty-seven years ago, I first came to Guatemala to volunteer with an organization in Antigua. This year, as part of my sabbatical, I wanted to return to Guatemala to learn...

Gretchen's Return to Guatemala: volunteering an...

Twenty-seven years ago, I first came to Guatemala to volunteer with an organization in Antigua. This year, as part of my sabbatical, I wanted to return to Guatemala to learn...

Alana's Unforgettable Journey with Trama Textiles

Alana's Unforgettable Journey with Trama Textiles

My interest for Guatemala began three years ago when I got in touch with the Maya culture in Mexico, therefore when I had to choose the destination of my future...

Alana's Unforgettable Journey with Trama Textiles

My interest for Guatemala began three years ago when I got in touch with the Maya culture in Mexico, therefore when I had to choose the destination of my future...

Vittoria Rocci as volunteer

Vittoria Rocci as volunteer

My name is Vittoria, I’m from Italy and I have a degree in Architecture and International Cooperation. I began my experience at Trama Textiles in November 2024 and volunteered with...

Vittoria Rocci as volunteer

My name is Vittoria, I’m from Italy and I have a degree in Architecture and International Cooperation. I began my experience at Trama Textiles in November 2024 and volunteered with...