Jewelry by Maya Skills

Item Number: 299
Time Left: CLOSED
Value: $40
Online Close: Mar 16, 2010 10:00 PM EDT
Bid History: 0 bids
Description
Beautiful beaded bracelet and necklace for the fashion and the social justice conscious.
"Maya Skills" brings together the women of Utatian whose human rights were violated during the civil war in Guatemala (1960 - 1996). Their fathers, husbands and sons were kidnapped and assassinated by the Guatemalan National Army. The objective of their current project is to improve their families economic well being. Using their artistic skills, they are making the finest beaded jewelry in Guatemala.
Donated by
Alyson Gounden