Bamboo Scarf Celestial Blue - Organic Bamboo - Mooi & Fairtrade

This beautiful Bamboo Scarf Celestial Blue is truly one-of-a-kind. The scarf is adorned with ribbon and fringe, adding a unique touch to its already exquisite design.

Handmade by members of the Mayan collective Kamolon KiKonojel in Guatemala, it is crafted from organic bamboo chenille that has been hand-dyed with AZO-free dyes in stunning shades of blue.

By purchasing this scarf, you are not only getting a high-quality and unique accessory, but you are also supporting the 180 women artisans who make up the Mayan cooperative.

Your purchase helps to provide economic opportunities for these women and their families, as well as their community.

Specifications:

• Dimensions: 200cm x 25cm (78' L x 10' W), including fringe
• Composition: Scarf - 100% rayon from organic bamboo, Ornamental ribbon - 100% polyester
• Handmade in Guatemala
• Fairtrade
  

Care Instructions: To keep this scarf looking its best, we recommend hand washing and laying it flat until it is almost dry. Then, simply fluff it in the dryer on a low heat, gentle cycle.

Source: Quetzal Artisan

Brand: Quetzal Artisan is a brand that brings handmade and hand-woven products from North, Central and South America to Europe. The goal of Quetzal Artisan is to stimulate fair trade and to give real craftsmanship a stage. Quetzal Artisan has different collections that all try to make the world a bit better in their own way. 

Fair Trade: The wool collection is designed and woven by women in Canada and the Guatemalan textile collection is made by skilled women from Guatemala. The Guatemalan women make beautiful designs that combine traditional and modern and they get paid fair wages for their work, which ensures that they can support their children. 

Environmentally Friendly: For the wool collection Quetzal Artisan uses materials such as bamboo, alpaca wool, and organic cotton, which are spun in the Andes mountains of South America. For the Guatemalan collection, they only use natural materials such as cotton and viscose, and they paint by hand using natural paint products such as tree bark and flowers.