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These rustic recycled paper artisan books contain 20 - 28 handmade pages. With soft natural deckle edges the paper is within the unique handmade banana leaf cover paper. The book is bound using external binding with natural twine as a complementary accent. Made by the Tatik San Alonso Collective in the region of Tenejapa, Chiapas, Mexico.
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These rustic recycled paper artisan books contain 20 - 28 handmade pages. With soft natural deckle edges the paper is within the unique handmade banana leaf cover paper. The book is bound using external binding with natural twine as a complementary accent. Made by the Tatik San Alonso Collective in the region of Tenejapa, Chiapas, Mexico.
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These rustic recycled paper artisan books contain 20 - 28 handmade pages. With soft natural deckle edges the paper is within the unique handmade banana leaf cover paper. The book is bound using external binding with natural twine as a complementary accent. Made by the Tatik San Alonso Collective in the region of Tenejapa, Chiapas, Mexico.
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Black leather boots made by the leather artisans from Oventic, Chiapas. These boots are made to last and marked with an EZLN brand. An 8 eye boot with Ben soles.
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Black nylon purse woven by the hands of the political prisoner artisans from the state of Chiapas, Mexico.
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This cotton black pillow case is brocaded with an elaborate border and features the cosmic and sapo designs in bright Mayan colors in its center. Woven on the back-strap loom by the artisan women of Magadalenas, Chiapas, Mexico. This case measures apprximately 16" x 16" and is perfect for use as an accent pillow in a bedroom or common living area.
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Shade grown and certified by the Good Government Board in Oventic to be 100% Zapatista grown, this coffee is roasted in small batches and shipped directly to your home, church, school, office, or union within 24 hours! Now your morning cup of coffee can support unique educational programs in health, literacy, and ecological-agriculture in the freedom-loving Mayan communities of Mexican southeast.
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Hand embroidered pouch with the image of a caracol which is the unique representation of the Zapatista Centers. Made by the artisan women in the Caracol of Oventik from the upper autonomous zones of Chiapas, Mexico.
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These black cotton cord necklaces are strung with alternating black and Ormosia seeds, with a caracol shell pendant. The red and black Ormosia seed is regarded as a revolutionary symbol for the Zapatistas because of its coloring. Seeds are held in place by knotting with a caracol shell strung in the middle. The two slipknots allows for you to make the necklace longer or shorter 12” to 23”. Made by the Ya lib ha´ Women’s Collective.
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This is a white bag with a fuschia strap and an embroidered image of Comandanta Ramona. made by the artisan women in La Realidad Community.
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Perfect with jeans this round black linen purse has a handwoven floral motif band that wraps the circumference of the bolsa. The functional drawstring top gives you easy access to your things. The thick cord strap is 32” from end to end and hangs about 16” off the shoulder. It is lined in satin or cotton. The women of the Ya lib ha´ Women’s Collective made this bolsa with dignity for you.
6 ½” x 5 ½”
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Fabric dyed with natural plant materials and embroidered with the words "E.Z.L.N." by the artisan women from the community of Francisco Gómez.
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Do you love cultures from around the world? Well, than you can encase your chopsticks in a sturdy decorative holder made by the Ya lib ha´ Women’s Collectivein Chiapas, Mexico. Holders come in black with delicately woven vibrant colored floral patterns. Lined with black cotton linen and has a drawstring top. 10” x 1”
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These colorful woven Mayan friendship bracelets come in mixed patterns and color combinations. One size fits all. 8” While we cannot guarantee colors with these one of a kind items, we welcome your color requests during the ordering process.
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Hand embroidered pouch with the image of a Zapatista woman. Made by the artisan women of Oventik in the upper zone of Chiapas, Mexico.
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Each bracelet is one of a kind. They have been braided and decorated by members of the EZLN. Wear them proudly in support of the autonomous centers of Chiapas!
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These are bright and lively coin purses and cardholders. With lively floral designs and colors they are sure to make the perfect gift. Each has a double sided design on black and is lined with satin or cotton. The zipper top provides a secure closure. Made by the Zapatista women of the Ya lib ha´ Women’s Collective.
3” x 4 ½”
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These artisan purses are perfect for all occasions. The many hand-woven floral designs are vibrantly brought to life by the skilled hands of the women in resistance from the Ya lib ha´ Women Collective. No two are alike which makes them especially unique. The base color is black. Because of the handmade nature of these, works sizes vary slightly. Each purse has a one-sided design on black cotton linen and is lined with satin or cotton. It has a zipper or Velcro top a cord strap that lays about 16” from the shoulder.
7 ½” x 7”
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These artisan purses are perfect for all occasions. The many hand-woven floral designs are vibrantly brought to life by the skilled hands of the women in resistance from the Ya lib ha´ Women Collective. No two are alike which makes them especially unique. The base color is black. Because of the handmade nature of these, works sizes vary slightly. Each purse has a one-sided design on black cotton linen and is lined with satin or cotton. It has a zipper or Velcro top and a cord strap that lays between 12"-16” from the shoulder.
5"x4"
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Sow the seeds of resistance and join the growing movement against transgenic contamination of Mayan corn in Chiapas, Mexico! By planting Zapatista corn, you become a part of a global effort to preserve a vital genetic heritage that has evolved over thousands of years. You can plant these powerful Zapatista corn seeds in your community, farm, home, school, or family gardens.
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This is a one of a kind bag that is embroidered on both the front and the back. As you can see in the images one side is of la milpa with the words la mujer de maiz and the other side has an image of zapatistas communicating in a caracol with the words junta de buen gobierno ezln. The embroidery is on white cotton linen and has a strap.
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Orange and pink flowers, with simple dark green leaves, bring a bright Mexican folk style to this long sleeved blusa. The sleeve cuffs are also accentuated with one of the flowers that are hand embroidered on the front by the women of Agua Clara. The neckline is an orange cross-stitch which ties in the front. A bold, folky design in medium. 14”from armpit to bottom and a 44” bust.
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Five-petaled flowers in variegated shades of pink are hand embroidered on the front and on the sleeve cuffs by the women of Agua Clara. Leaves and vines in shades of green interweave through the floral design on this blusa. The neckline has a simple cross-stitch in alternating greens and ties in the front. The skilled artisan work makes this traditional design truly special. Medium. 22” sleeves and 46” bust.
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These felt turtles are symbols of the Mayan creation myth. The turtle gave the Maize gods the water and nurturing they needed to grow from the crack in the shell of the turtle. On the back of these turtles are traditional Mayan weaves in various vibrant colors. Each turtle has its own character.
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The caracol of La Realidad, the first space built by Zapatistas to organise its autonomy, is represented within this artisan work. S-NAN XOCH BAJ PAMAN JA TEZWAYCHIMEL KU’UNTIC. Mother of Caracoles of the Sea of Our Dreams.
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Gourd Zapatista Doll with a bandana. Made by the artisans in the caracol of Oventic in Chiapas, Mexico.
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Donate today to support the reconstruction of the Paul Mann Memorial School and Music Center in Chiapas, Mexico. Paul Mann was a creative and dedicated teacher activist from the United States who long supported the autonomous, indigenous schools of Chiapas, Mexico. After Paul died unexpectedly his family, friends, and union colleagues in the Peace and Justice Caucus of the National Education Association (NEA) began planning a memorial in Chiapas. This much needed educational project will train teachers and other leaders in the Mayan communities. We will send a beautifully printed school bond in the mail to everyone who purchases a school bond online.
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This pouch is crocheted with bright purples, greens, and pinks. The pom pom style tassels are stitched on the outside adding very funky accents. You can fit quite a bit these pouches though they are on the smaller size.
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These blouses are elegant worn alone or as a layer. This red cotton linen tank top has a distinct squared neckline decorated with a hand embroidered, block spiral design. Made by the Ya lib ha´ Women Collective. Each top is unique and sizes in medium vary slightly. Cropped Length. 16 ½” from shoulder to bottom x 35” chest · Red cotton linen with square neckline. Red and white block spiral embroidery trim on neck line.
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Made by the women in La Realidad, this cotton bag is expertly brocaded. The revolutionary symbolism is as vibrant as the colors.
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Package of four bi-fold cards with envelopes. 5" x 7"
Perfect for use as thank you cards, greeting cards, and more!
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Poster of artwork by Beatriz Aurora.
19-1/2" x 26-1/2"
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These small pouches are made of a white cotton linen that is woven on the back strap loom and brocaded with the traditional cosmic design. These pouches are ideal hold small, important items that you would like to keep close to you.
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Small purse brocaded with many colors in the traditional Mayan way on the back strap-loom by the artisan women of the Magdalenas community in the highlands of Chiapas. 5"x5" Red or purple
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This cotton pillowcase is elaborately detailed with the Mayan Sapo (toad) design. The white fabric is woven on the back-strap loom and brocaded with dark blue and red thread. This case measures approximately 14-1/2" by 16-1/2".
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This Huipil has an elaborately embroidered, traditional floral cross-stitching in deep reds. On a white cotton material, the detailed spaces between the stitching show through creating spirals and bringing out the bold floral design. Threads of green and orange accentuate the fiery pattern. The neckline and sleeve cuffs are hand embroidered with this Simojovel technique. Medium. 15” from armpit to bottom and a 44” bust.
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This is an amazing lightweight traveler's tote that zips up into a 4-1/2" by 5" small pouch which can be tucked away into your backpack or attached to a carabiner via its 4" cotton loop when not in use. The unfolded red bag features two straps resting about 10" from the shoulder and brocaded symbols of saints that represent the ones who watch over the world and make it flower. The reinforced black bottom section of the bag has a zippered pouch for storing smaller flat items. This zippered pouch is also accessible when the bag is folded up and not in use.
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Sunday, May 4 until Saturday, May 17, 2008
This unique two week long delegation will spend about half time in comfortable city hotels with day trips to sites of interest and the other half of their time "roughing it" in Mayan rural villages and centers.The delegation will spend several days making adobe block and wiring new lighting for a rural historical building which is being restored to serve as an autonomous, indigenous community education center. Participants will also visit two Zapatista centers exploring education, health, and development projects and to participate in face-to-face meeting with Mayan people. The delegation will visit the ancient Mayan city of Palenque, the modern tourist city of San Cristobal de las Casas, and several Mayan communities. Additional activities will be arranged based on participants interests and there is an optional side trip to the ancient city of Yachilan.
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Sunday, June 15 until Saturday, June 21, 2008
The delegation objective is to visit a variety of Zapatista directed education, health, and development projects and to participate in face-to-face meeting with Mayan people. Our goal is to gain familiarity with the educational progress of the contemporary indigenous communities of Chiapas, Mexico. Activities will also be arranged based on participants interests.
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Sunday, June 22 until Saturday, June 28, 2008
The delegation's objective is meet a wide variety of the Mayan women and men who are producing and distributing artisan, agricultural, and commercial products in the autonomous, indigenous communities of Chiapas, Mexico. Participants will have the option to visit the ancient Mayan city of Palenque. Additional activities will be arranged based in participants’ interests and concerns.
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Sunday, July 20 until Saturday, July 26, 2008
The delegation's objective is to work with one or more isolated Mayan communities to upgrade, decorate, and repair their community-directed school. Participants will learn about the Zapatista movement through direct contact with Mayan students, education promoters, and local community members.
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Sunday, August 3, 2008 until Saturday, August 9, 2008
This delegation's objective is to visit a variety of Zapatista directed education and health projects and to participate in numerous face-to-face meeting with the Mayan people who are organizing these new and innovative systems. Delegation participants will sleep in comfortable hotels in the beautiful, international tourist destination city of San Cristobal de las Casas. From their hotel they will join daily trips to autonomous Mayan communities throughout the highlands of Chiapas, Mexico. Additional activities will be arranged based on participants' interests.
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Sunday, August 10 until Saturday, August 16, 2008
The delegation's objective is to live and learn directly inside of the indigenous, autonomous centers of the Zapatista movement. Participants will visit two civilian Zapatista centers and learn about the Zapatista movement through direct contact with autonomous Mayan government members; health, education, agro-ecology promoters; and local community members. Participants will also visit the ancient Mayan city of Palenque. Additional activities will be arranged based in participants’ interests.
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Sunday, August 17 until Saturday, Aug. 23, 2008
The delegation's objective for the week is to plant approximately 5000 seedling trees in a Zapatista nursery including trees for reforestation as well as fruit and Neem trees. Participants will learn about tropical forests, ecological agriculture, and the Zapatista movement through direct contact with Mayan promoters of ecological agriculture, local community members, and Zapatista indigenous.
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Dates determined by participants
Unique one week to one month immersion experiences in autonomous, Mayan civilian centers with emphasis on the social, cultural, educational, health, and/or agricultural aspects of the Zapatista movement. Side trips are available to ancient Mayan cities, rain and cloud forests, tropical rivers, and beautiful colonial cities.
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Wednesday, October 29 until Tuesday, November 4, 2008
The delegation objective is to observe and understand contemporary expressions related to Day of the Dead and to visit a variety of Zapatista directed education, health, and community development projects and to participate in face-to-face meeting with Mayan people. Our goal is to gain familiarity with the contemporary indigenous communities of Chiapas, Mexico.
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Sunday, Dec. 28, 2008 until Saturday, January 3, 2009
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This cotton draw string pouch is hand woven on the back strap loom by the women in the community of Oventic. The phrase VIVA EZLN is woven into the fabric and is featured on the front center of the pouch.
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This glasses case is hand woven by the women in the community of Oventic. The diamond design is brocaded in greens and pinks with a center brocading which reads, VIVA EZLN. This is a unique piece of artisan work from the Zapatista highlands.
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This cotton zippered pouch is hand woven on the back strap loom by the women in the community of Oventic. Embroidered in the center is the statement: VIVA EZLN.
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Hand carved wooden slingshots made by the artisans of the Che cooperative in Oventic, Chiapas. Tiradores hechos de madera por los artesanos de la cooperativa de Che en el caracol de Oventic, Chiapas.
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Small zippered purses with beautiful and vibrant yarn brocading.
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Colorful woven Mayan friendship bracelets in mixed patterns and color combinations. One size fits all. 8”
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Zapatista doll earrings, from cotton and wool materials. Made by the artisans in the caracol of Oventic, Chiapas, Mexico.
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Show your solidarity with these Zapatista wooden doll keychains! Each measures about 3" high and features hinged wooden arms which may be raised or lowered as well as traditional dress and a recognizable red paliacate around the neck. The keychains have a short chain 1" in length and a ring for attaching keys.
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Multi-colored beaded necklaces with Zapatista doll pendant. Made by the artisans of the autonomous municipality of Oventic. The Zapatista dolls are one inch tall and bound in black, white and red string. They have muli-color beaded arms and are approximately 26” long
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The Tzotzil-Mayan women of San Juan Chamula use traditional weaving, dying and wool felting techniques to create many of the fabrics and threads for their Muñecas or dolls.
Chamulita or little Chamulan Dolls
The Muñecas Chamulita’s faces were initially covered with a ski mask in 1994 and this has continued as a symbol of resistance to the systematic global exploitation of indigenous cultures. The metaphor in this symbolism conveys “the other is not a plaything for First World Nations” – S.M. Scott. The clothes are traditional Mayan wear. This selection features and man and woman Zapatista riding horseback with the male Zapatista carrying a weapon fashioned of wood.
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This is a one of a kind piece of Zapatista art. The back is embroidered with a red star below it reading,“Contra la Violencia Hacia las Mujeres, Dignidad y Respecto Para Todos las Mujeres, EZLN.” Or “Against the Violence toward Women, Dignity and Respect for All Women, EZLN." The front has a simple embroidered pink floral design on the neckline with an embroidered Zapatista on a horse at the center of the huipil. The short sleeve cuffs feature a simple embroidered pattern in red, green and blue. 16” from armpit to bottom with a 44” bust.
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Mayan Woman with Off-White Wool Shawl, magenta tassels and Baby small 7 ½”
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The Zapatista women of the Las Mujeres De La Dignidad collective use traditionally woven materials for these dolls' Chenalho Mayan dress. The plush dolls are made of a soft flesh colored felt. They feature snaps on their hands to join them together. Under the huipil are two additional snaps on each breast to join mother with baby for nursing. Each doll's face is covered by a Zapatista mask. These one of a kind dolls vary in detail and size. · Zapatista Woman in Traditional Chenalho Dress with Mask, Long Braids 13” · Zapatista Woman in Traditional Chenalho Dress with EZLN Mask, Long Braids 13”
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Fifty Zapatista songs each with full melodic notation, chord changes and lyrics.
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