Guatemalan Brocade Throw Pillow
This unique Guatemalan Brocade Throw Pillow is a beautiful, vibrant way to add colour to your home decor and bring ‘life’ to any room!
Coming in gorgeous and varying colours, this 30cm x 30cm pillow would be perfect for throw pillows, couch pillows, and decorative accents.
This product was hand-sewn by a seamstress at the UPAVIM cooperative workshop in La Esperanza, Guatemala.
Made from 100% woven Guatemalan cotton. As always, Handmade and Fair Trade!
- Approximately30cm x 30cm
- 100% cotton outside
- Lined w/ nylon
- Coloured embroidery and tassels
- Pillow insert not included
How your purchase can make a difference
Your purchase supports a sustainable living wage for the 60+ employed women at the co-operative and their families, as well as funding for a full-day kindergarten through 6th grade school, daycare, and a Montessori-based preschool.
About the supplier
UPAVIM Wholesale is a self-run cooperative of women in La Esperanza, Guatemala that provides leadership opportunities, greater economic independence and education for the members and their families. It represents a colourful beacon of hope and pride for many in La Esperanza. Founded in 1989, UPAVIM Wholesale creates and sells colourful, handcrafted products for markets around the world.
Karakorum introduces you to artisans of the world and the beautiful stories behind their products. This ethical home decor brand is a joyous celebration of traditional crafts, small business and fair trade practices.
Karakorum is named after the former capital of the Moghul Empire, one of the most important cities on the Silk Road, despite its small size. Likewise, the brand is a small-but-mighty route for trade from around the world.
A scroll through the Karakorum collection is like looking into the shop window of global artisans. Find candles crafted in Eswatini alongside Indian throws, Moroccan lanterns and Guatemalan sugar skull mugs.
All Karakorum products have a special story and significance. Even more importantly, everything in the range is ethically made and sourced. That means the makers get a fair wage, there’s no exploitation in the supply chain, women are treated equally and the local community benefits from Karakorum’s trade.
Whether you’re after a memorable, meaningful gift or a piece you can show off in your own home with pride – the Karakorum collection is the place to find it.
