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I'm leaving now. Gabriela says, leaving in the darkness of the early morning. Her contribution to the family today was to light the stove at 2 a.m. and make tortillas for her father and brothers to have breakfast before going out to the fields to grind sugar cane.
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She returns to the little wooden house divided in 4 with the curtains that move with the breeze that the door makes; in the first room sleeps her parents, in another the 3 brothers who are not yet married, in the third Gabi with her two little sisters, and in the last one the daily work is stored - the panela (sugar cane). She grabs her backpack, carefully prepared the night before. She takes the muddy road without saying good-bye...
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We invite you to accompany us in this journey of daily resistance, struggle and determination...
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Exquisite handwoven scarves by the artisan collective of Magdalena de la Paz, an Autonomous Municipality known for their immaculate weaving. Each one is created on the traditional Mayan backstrap loom. While this is a stunning piece to wear as a scarf, it would also make a gorgeous wall hanging or table runner. These scarves come in a variety of designs, colors and a unique an embroidered detail on each end. Each one varies slightly in size; see specific measurements in the product description.
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Pay what you can over: $55.00
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A perfect replacement to those nasty plastic bags – these beautiful totes, handwoven by Magdalena artisans will last for years. A generous 17″ wide by 13″ high, they carry your purchases with style! Works well as an everyday bag or a beach tote too. The braided cords on each side join into an easy-to-hold C-handle that is easy on your hands, even if you have to tote your tote for a long walk home. Choose from a variety of colors.
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From: $27.00
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The caminar of the Zapatista communities is a struggle for Mother Earth and for humanity.
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Schools for Chiapas is an international solidarity organization supporting autonomy in the Zapatista communities of Chiapas, Mexico. Our work depends on support from people of conscience everywhere. Please contact us to get involved!
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