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Do you love cultures from around the world? Well, than you can encase your chopsticks (or pencils or even pennywhistle) in a sturdy decorative holder made by the Ya lib ha' Women's Collective in 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"
$5 - $15
Cacao is a beautiful rainforest tree which is native to Chiapas. The seeds of the Cacao tree are the basis for all chocolate. We are happy to offer a small number of raw organic seeds for your holiday pleasure. Cacao is a natural source of caffeine so don't eat too many - they will give a strong buzz while puckering up your mouth! Yummy and healthy, too! $5.00 for 25 seeds.
$5 - $25
These black cotton cord necklaces are strung with alternating glass black beads and black seeds and one white caracol shell pendant. Seeds are held in place by knotting with a caracol shell strung in the middle.
$15 - $30
Da el regalo de la educación autónoma en Chiapas, México a un querido-una que se preocupa por los niños, la justicia social, la educación, y los pueblos indígenas.
Podemos mandar un e-mail a ti, un amigo o miembro de la familia con un certificado afirmando, "Una donación fue hecho en su honor aportando la educación autónomo, indígena en Chiapas, México. Escuelas para Chiapas y las comunidades mayas en Chiapas , México. Gracias por su contribución a la educación, amante de la libertad, en el sureste mexicano ". Además, un hermoso tarjeta de "Gracias" nos enviará por correo a usted o a la persona honrada por su regalo.
$1 - $500
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.
6-1/2" x 5-1/2"
$24 - $44
Beautiful earrings made from wood and featuring a red star at the center of a black ring and the letters EZLN in red at the bottom of the ring.
$10 - $25
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 4-1/2"
$10 - $30
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 strap that lays about 16" from the shoulder.
7-1/2" x 7"
$24 - $44
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"
$12 - $24
Marigold five pointed star flowers connected by dark green leaves make a pretty neckline for this classic white cotton muslin halter top. Hand embroidered by the women of Agua Clara. 9 inches from armpit to bottom with a 24 inch bust.
$15 - $35
Purple, pink and yellow pansies dance around a dark green leaf pattern on the collar of this girls white cotton top. Hand embroidered by the women of AguaClara. 10 inches from armpit to bottom with a 26 inches bust.
$15 - $35
This red cotton cotton tank top has a beautiful neckline decorated with a hand embroidered, pink floral design. Cropped Length. About 12 inches from shoulder to bottom with a 28 inch chest. 3T-4T
$15 - $30
Give the gift of education in Chiapas, Mexico to a loved-one who cares about children, social justice, education, and indigenous peoples.
We e-mail a full-color certificate to you or a friend stating, "A donation has been made in your honor to support autonomous, indigenous education in Chiapas, Mexico. Schools for Chiapas and the Mayan communities in Chiapas, Mexico thank you for your contribution to freedom-loving education in the Mexican southeast." In addition, a beautiful "Thank You" card will be mailed to every person you honor with this meaningful gift.
$1 - $500
Give a musical instrument to an autonomous school in the name of a friend loved-one who cares about cultural traditions, music education, and beautiful sounds.
We'll e-mail a full-color certificate to you or the gift recipient stating, "A musical instrument has been purchased in your name to an autonomous, indigenous Mayan school in Chiapas, Mexico. Schools for Chiapas and the Mayan communities of Chiapas, Mexico thank you for your contribution reviving cultural tradition and helping children find their voices." In addition, a beautiful "Thank You" card will be mailed to you or to every person you honor with this meaningful gift.
$1 - $500
Your donations to purchase GMO field testing kits will allow Zapatista small farming families a rough gage of GMO contaminations in their fields and milpas. Your donation also makes you a vital part of a massive social movement to protect the Mayan genetic heritage of corn and keep it free of genetic modification.
$7.00 - $700.00
Sow the 2009 seeds of resistance and join the growing movement against transgenic contamination of Mayan corn in Chiapas, Mexico! Or send a package of seed to the gardener in your family as a gift. By planting corn donated by Zapatista farming families, 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.
$7.00 - $30
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 inches from armpit to bottom and a 44 inch bust.
$35 - $55
These wire wrap earrings vary in seed and bead color. Ranging from 1" to 2" in length on a French hook the earrings are made by the women in resistance from the Ya lib ha' Women's Collective.
$5 - $15
These hemp cord and seed necklaces vary in seed and bead color. With an adjustable length from 21" down, these necklaces are made by the women in resistance from the Ya lib ha' Women's Collective.
$5 - $15
Plant a tree in the name of a friend or loved-one who cares about forests, climate change, and sustainable agriculture.
We'll e-mail a full-color certificate to you or the gift recipient stating, "A tree has been planted in your name in an autonomous, indigenous Mayan communities of Chiapas, Mexico. Schools for Chiapas and the Zapatista communities of Chiapas, Mexico thank you for your contribution to saving our Mother Earth by planting trees." In addition, a beautiful "Thank You" card will be mailed to you or to every person you honor with this meaningful gift.
$1 - $500
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 inches from shoulder to bottom x 35 inch chest . Red cotton linen with square neckline. Red and white block spiral embroidery trim on neck line.
$18 - $38
Pink cross stitched flowers dance around a green leaf pattern on the v-neck of this women's tank top. 11 inches from armpit to bottom with a 29 inch bust.
$20 - $35
These gentle and essential pollinators of native American plants are in danger and so is the ancient Mayan tradition of keeping a hive close by for food and medicine. Your gift will help to rescue this ancient tradition and this gentle bee.
To acknowledge your gift, we'll email a full color certificate to you or to the recipient of your thoughtful gift and we'll mail you (and your honored friend) a beautiful Schools for Chiapas Thank You card.
$1 - $500
Pink or purple cross stitched flowers dance around a dark green leaf pattern on the collar and sleeves of these girls white cotton blouses. 9 inches from armpit to bottom with a 26 inch bust.
$15 - $35
This Huipil has an elaborately embroidered, traditional multi-color neckline. Alternating colors in a checkerboard pattern creates a vibrant collar which is continued with various floral designs. Threads of every color compliment this lively design. The neckline and sleeve cuffs are hand embroidered on a white cotton with this Santa Martha technique. Medium. 19 inches from armpit to bottom with a 42 inch bust.
$100 - $1000
Dates determined by participants
Unique three-day to three-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.
Dates determined by participants
The alternative Spring Break 2011 delegations will live and learn in rustic buildings in Zapatista civilian centers; travel will be via very basic indigenous, public transportation. The delegations will have extensive face-to-face discussions with Mayan individuals and organizations engaged in directly challenging corporate driven globalization through education, health, commercialization, and alternative indigenous governmental structures.
We regularly schedule trips through out the year but, if you are looking for a trip scheduled more than a few months in the future, we may not have settled on specific date and/or itinerary. Side trips are available to ancient Mayan cities, rain and cloud forests, tropical rivers, and beautiful colonial cities.
These woven "Rebelde" bracelets come in black and red with purple hearts. Designed for small wrists; 7".
$6 - $12
These colorful woven Mayan friendship bracelets come in mixed patterns and color combinations. One size fits all. 8" long. While we cannot guarantee colors with these one of a kind items, we welcome your color requests during the ordering process.
$5 - $15
Beautiful earrings made from wood.
$15 - $25
Beautiful earrings made from wood and featuring an Ormosia seed below the french hook.
$10 - $25
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