What impact does the handicraft industry have on the people of Guatemala?

Where are Guatemalan handicrafts produced?

How do I navigate through this site?

What impact does the handicraft industry have on the people of Guatemala?

Being able to produce and sell handicrafts to outside markets has a direct and significant impact by creating jobs in both rural and urban areas.

Where are Guatemalan handicrafts produced?

Guatemalan handicrafts are produced in several indigenous villages in the rural areas of the country.  Each village/town is known for the product(s) it produces.  For example:  Chichicastenango, Panajachel and Samayac are known for their embroidered fabric; Totonicapán for its wood carved articles and ceramic containers; Panajachel and Chichicastenango for their colorful textiles, and so on.

If you have the opportunity to visit Guatemala we recommend you visit the producers in their villages where they live and work. Since at Precious Hands we work closely with our producers and take every opportunity to show them and their work off we would be glad to accompany you or help make arrangements for you to visit them. Please contact us to make arrangements. 

How do I navigate through this site?

Navigating our Site Our website is made up of 13 main sections;

• Our Products (upper left side of main page) Precious Hands’ online store. The store    is subdivided into 14 subcategories of products to make it easy to find what you arte looking for.
• About Us  (upper left side of main page) Information about Precious Hands’ owners    and their experience and interest in Guatemalan handicrafts.
• Helping Hands (upper left side/middle of main page) Information about programs Precious Hands’ founders are involved in that help the people of Latin America.
• Artisans   (upper middle of main page) Information about the precious  hands that create Precious Hands’ products and Guatemala where they live.
• Contact Us  (box in upper right corner of main page) Our contact information in the US and Guatemala.
• My Account  (box in upper right corner of main page) Directs customers to their personal account. (see below)
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• Search   (box in upper right corner of main page) To search the Precious Hands Website.
• What’s New  (lower left corner of main page) To access new featured items, programs and stories.
• Email this to a Friend    (lower right corner of main page) To forward the Precious Hands website link to someone.
• Help   (lower right corner of main page) Detailed explanation of all information found on Precious Hands website.
• 7 Questions to Ask When Buying Handicrafts    (lower right corner of main page) Provides important trade secrets you should know when buying Guatemalan Handicrafts.