Whether pink azaleas or impatiens color your garden or not, these Mercado Global hot pink napkins will bloom on your table. The rich, mouth-watering color of these table linens could make one think of raspberry sorbet. Dessert anyone? Hand woven in Guatemala by women artisans, each cotton napkin has a striped texture produced by alternating a tighter and a looser weave. Traditional Mayan craftsmanship, color-drenched fabric, and the function of 100% cotton—these napkins will add a bright and festive note to any tabletop.
Women artisans in Guatemala weave as they have for hundreds of years, using a back-strap loom. The reason the back-strap loom has remained in use so long is because it is functional and portable. One end of the loom is tied to a tree or other stable object and the other end is tied around the woman's waist; with the long warp threads in place, the woman is now in a position to weave. These vibrant textiles have been hand woven by Guatemalan women artisans to grace your table with a touch of Latin American color.
Ruth DeGolia and Benita Singh founded Mercado Global to connect rural Latin American artisan groups (primarily formed by women) to U.S. companies with the goal of securing for these local artisans a large distribution network for their products. Today, Mercado Global provides fair wage income to hundreds of artisans and their dependents. By purchasing a Mercado Global product, you are helping to empower women and promote social change in rural Latin America.
- Set of 4 100% woven cotton napkins
- Technical specifications for each napkin
• 21.5" square
Materials:
Cotton
Country of Origin:
Guatemala
