GUATEMALAN COSMO VISION FOR LONDON FASHION WEEK
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In collaboration with Olivero Bland Studio, Meso Goods created a interesting approach in weaving a millennial moon, inspired by la Diosa Maya Ixchel the space design was lead by Diego Olivero from Olivero Bland Studio. Meso Goods partner with the studio to create this installation. Each piece is entire made by hand and different techniques as well as different patterns are used through out the piece. This center piece represented the movement and the different phases of the mooon, as well as the knowledge passed through in our culture. The exhibit took place in London in March 2017 for London Fashion Week...
ETHICAL HOME-GOODS, BEAUTIFULLY DESIGNED.
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TEXT BY SEEK UNITED Click below from complete article. https://www.seekunited.org/meso-goods/ Honestly, I can't think of a company in Guatemala that has done a better job of using social design theory, the process of using design to improve lives and access to livelihoods, than Meso Goods. By participating in public-private partnerships (PPP) with organizations and initiatives such as, Zero-Hunger, Save the Children, Feed the Future, and Guatemala Exports Association (AGExport), Meso Goods has helped create job stability and the revitalize of traditional crafts such as wool-weaving. This has lead to sustainable economic development within the region, which in turn leads to better access...
Beaded Products Now Available at @ madewell x mesogoods
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We are excited to partner with @Madewell for this exclusive collaboration of beaded products made by women artisan in Guatemala. By purchasing this products you are contributing to improving their well being and empowering them to forge their path to economic mobility. Please shop the collection by clicking on the link below. https://goo.gl/rBME3N (Images Property of Madewell)
Natural beauty, Lake Atitlan
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Lake Atitlan is considered to be the most beautiful lake in the world. Located in the Guatemalan highlands, Sololá, about four hours by car from Guatemala City. It is surrounded by 12 indigenous mayan villages that are different from each other you will enjoy practicing activities such as yoga and meditation retreats, take in the view of its clear blue waters and the volcano rising up along the edge, take a guided multi-day tour for climbing Volcano San Pedro and hiking along the different villages, kayaking and scuba diving, lake tours by private boat, among others. Aside from the...
Cultural Heritage Rescuing an ancient tradition
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Momostenango has a long standing tradition of Wool Weaving, being the main area in the country where the wool weaver artisans are located. This weaving technique has been passed on from generation to generation for hundred of years. Since 2013, weavers have seen a major change in production of wool rugs, and thanks to new designs and partnerships in US retailers we are starting to see a new rise of wool weaving that results in improved the quality of life and increased income for artisans and their families.