Trama Blog

A quick look into the current mental health crisis in Guatemala, including potential causes and upcoming solutions to the difficulties that the people of Guatemala face.

Rigoberta Menchú is probably one of the most inspiring Mayan women of Guatemala. She is an advocate for social justice and human rights of indigenous peoples in Guatemala and is internationally known for her...

From 25 April to 6 May 2022, the 21st Session of the Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues (2022) will take place. The theme is “Indigenous peoples, business, autonomy and the human rights principles of due d...

On the 24th of January the High Risk Court in Guatemala sentenced five former members of the paramilitary Civil Self-Defense Patrols (PAC), armed groups recruited by Guatamala’s army, to 30 years imprisonmen...

In the last six months, my work with Trama Textiles has given me the most memorable experience of my life. When I arrived in September of 2021 I did not know how welcomed I would be, into a community not on...

Like every year, towards the end of November, discounts and promotions are popping up everywhere. Our inboxes and social media accounts are flooded with deals that “we do not want to miss out on”, and all of...

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 ...

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.