How Artisans Build Community
Many of our artisans initially join Handmade by Friendship Bridge® with one goal in mind: to keep their children in school. But we’ve seen somethin...
Handmade by Friendship Bridge® Becomes a Member of the Fair Trade Federation
At Handmade by Friendship Bridge®, we have always been committed to our Guatemalan artisans receiving fair pay, more economic opportunities, and business training. With this in mind, we applied for membership in the Fair Trade Federation and were officially verified at the end of 2024.
How Handmade artisans benefit from training
What really goes on in Handmade by Friendship Bridge® training sessions? Learn more about how our staff prepares artisans to grow their businesses and thrive in a competitive artisan market.
What exactly is the Ikat/Jaspe textile technique?
Learn how Guatemalan artisans create this age-old weaving style that is still popular today.
Natural Dyes You Can Try at Home
Create vibrant colors using natural materials like the ancient Maya did, and learn about the natural dyeing process used by our artisan, Elena.
The Importance of Nahuales to Mayan Culture
In Mayan culture, you are born “under” a specific date on the Mayan calendar, known as a nahual. Your nahual is believed to reveal details about who you are, and is an important concept to the indigenous Maya. Our Handmade by Friendship Bridge® artisans are inspired by their nahuales, and this is reflected in their work.
11 Things to Celebrate in 2023
Handmade by Friendship Bridge® looks back on individual and organizational achievements and moments worth celebrating in 2023.
Handmade Featured in Daily Mom Fall Guide
The online women's magazine, Daily Mom, recently featured Jacinta's Quiché Small Backpack in the article, Support Healthy Living With 15 Great Lifestyle Products This Fall.
The Stories Behind Empower Women Wine Charms
Use these unique wine charms when you gather with friends, and start a conversation about the empowering women who inspired them.
Fit for a Queen: How Handmade by Friendship Bridge® designed a dress for Indigenous pageant winner Edna Marly Figueroa Cuc
Rosario and the Handmade by Friendship Bridge® team worked on the dress over a span of eight weeks (80 hours), designing and manufacturing each piece, and Edna won the competition!
The History, Heritage and Symbolism of the Patzún Huipil
The Patzun huipil has 10 rows of embroidery with different shapes, all rich with symbolism that represent the world view of the indigenous Maya.
5 Spring Gift Guides
5 Springtime gift guides from My Four and More featuring Handmade by Friendship Bridge® products
