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Niños con Bendición

Written by Robin on May 8th, 2012

Niños con Bendición — Children with Blessing - was created in 2006 by Lesbi Chavez and her husband Juventino (Tino) so children from impoverished families in San Antonio Aguas Calientes (20 min from Antigua) could receive a quality education, after-school

Spring 2012 Newsletter

Written by Robin on April 30th, 2012

Newsletter

Maximón

Written by Maura Meade-Callahan on April 18th, 2012

Guatemala

Interesting things happen when you have a merging of cultures and religions, as experienced by Mayan communities in Guatemala during the imposition of Christianity in the 16th century, and even more recent times. There are changes in dress, idiomatic expressions,

Meet the Seamstresses

Written by Robin on April 13th, 2012

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These four women, along with over 100 others, have gained new found skills as seamstresses thanks to Mayan Families’ Sewing Project. MF has a tailor on staff and has received donations of sewing machines to use to train women to

Alfombras by Alex Gillette McStay

Written by Robin on April 7th, 2012

Antigua, Guatemala

When my daughter was little, we had the privilege of reading a book called “Alfombras de Aserin” by Amelia Lau Carling. The edition we read was in Spanish, but I am sure English translations exist.

This book was written from the

La Semana Santa By Alex Gillette McStay

Written by Robin on April 6th, 2012

Antigua, Guatemala

Photo: Jonathan Nolasco "El Mochilero"; "Procesion del Señor de San Cristobal de Bajo"

When Americans think of holidays and celebrations during the year, one of the biggest holidays that comes to mind is that of Christmas. In Guatemala, Christmas takes

Skirts – Part IV

Written by Robin on February 21st, 2012

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The fate of the skirts was now in the hands of the seamstresses, the tailor and Mayerlin as the coordinator. They were going to make as many as they could on Friday and Saturday for us to take back with

Shuttles, Ferries and Tuk Tuks – Oh My! (Maya) by Maggie Luce

Written by Robin on February 17th, 2012

About Oh My Maya, Guatemala, Products

I recently returned from a buying trip with Robin. I had never been to Guatemala before and was looking forward to it. I wasn’t disappointed.

After a three hour shuttle ride from Guatemala City we were in Panajachel. We had a

Skirts – Part III

Written by Robin on February 14th, 2012

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Alberto, Mayan Families' staff tailor, explains details about making the skirts to Mayerlin and the seamstresses

February 2 was the day to pull everything together for skirt production and Maggie and I were up early and on the go. We

Skirts – Part II

Written by Robin on February 12th, 2012

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After the Christmas holidays I was contacted by Mayerlin from Mayan Families who said they would be interested in working with Oh My Maya to sew the wrap around skirts.

She and I were in constant contact for the next several