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Guatemalan Global Export
From The Mayan People To You, a global exporter of
Guatemalan handicrafts
located in San Juan del Obispo (near La Antigua Guatemala), began its
journey as an exporter in 1991. After years of hard work and
development, today the company counts approximately 35 workers as part
of its Main Office team, where we proudly work as a designer, producer,
and distributor of high-quality, hand-made
Guatemalan goods.
Who we Are
Have you ever wondered if
the Guatemalan
worry dolls
really work? Or if there is
one worry doll especially for you? On our product page you can see our
original worry doll designs from traditional to newly-developed, we are
constantly innovating new ways for you to enjoy the story of the
Guatemalan
worry
dolls....
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Products
All of our products are 100% hand-made in Guatemala. From the Mayan
People to You, helps you identify the quality of our products and
packaging. When you work with From The Mayan
People To You, you receive more than a
high-quality product: you also obtain our special packaging to assure
these
products
stand out amongst the rest.
Mayan Collections
An extremely diverse country, Guatemala is filled with many distinct
communities, each known for making a specific handicraft. The artisans
skillfully create these crafts in the peaceful countryside atmosphere,
only to the smell of freshly-made tortillas and to the sound of
cornhusks ruffling in the wind. This category offers you many
collections:
crochet footbag keychains, coinpurse keychains,
nahual necklaces and bracelets, ocarina whistles,
and
Mayan fauna families.
Be sure to check back for
new products!
Worry no More
There is a story that when the Mayan people have worries, they tell
them to their worry dolls and place the dolls under their pillows at
night. In the morning, the worry people will have taken all their
worries away! This category offers you many different styles of the
Guatemala worry doll: bookmarks, notebooks, miniature worry people,
large worry people, worry people magnets, mirrors, coinpurses, lucky
beans, and photo frames. Be sure to check back for
new products!
Mayan Pastimes
These balls are perfect for relieving stress. Squeeze them, kick them,
juggle them, inhale their relaxing scent! Entirely handmade by Mayan
descendants in Guatemala for whom stress is an unknown feeling, every
single ball is dcreated in a relaxed atmosphere in the hillside. . .
This category offers you many different styles of the original crochet
stress ball: aromatherapy, juggling balls, footbags, hacky sacks,
juggling flowers. Be sure to check back for
new products!
Colourful Additions
Guatemala is known for its climate – the country is often referred to
as the Eternal Land of Springtime. And, throughout the year, the
landscape is often covered in bright, colourful flowers. These products
are 100% handmade and are here to brighten your day. This category
offers you many different colourful accessories: friendship bracelets,
coin purses, hair pins, wallets, hair ties, hair bands, and scarves. Be
sure to check back for
new products!
Mayan Jewelry
This handmade jewelry is made by the descendants of the ancient Maya
Civilization. Centuries ago and still today, the Mayas celebrate rituals
by wearing jewelry made from natural seed, glass, and ceramic beads.
This category offers you many different styles of jewellery: natural
seed bracelets, beaded bracelets, choker necklaces, ceramic bead
bracelets, lizard bracelets, and charm bracelets. Be sure to check back
for
new products!
Natural Essences
The Maya population of Guatemala is well-known for its use of natural
incense when performing rituals and for having a strong belief in
nature’s power. These natural, hand-made products are gathered in the
highlands of Guatemala. This category offers you access to the natural
essences of Guatemala that are still used by Mayan descendants today:
golden, copal, myrrh, and white natural incense, Mayan rain frog, Ocote
fat wood, and the ceremonial rain frog. Be sure to check back for
new products!
Mayan Health and Beauty
These ancient Mayan Health and Beauty products help to purify and
hydrate the skin for both face and body. Originally used as old healing
remedies in the highlands of Guatemala, these products are still used
today by the Mayan population and locals. This category offers you:
Mayan mud mask, volcanic-formed pumice stone, natural aegyptiaca loofa
scrub/ sponge, the ceramic aroma heart, natural chamomile soap, crochet
soap bag, and crochet relaxation balls for hands and fingers. Be sure to
check back for
new products!
Peaceful Thoughts
There are plenty of occasions in daily life where the message of a
peace dove can provide inspiration. . .Each individual piece of our clay
products is completely hand sculpted by Maya women in the peaceful
village of Chinautla, Guatemala. This category offers you decorative
ceramic items: My Guardian Angel, Ethnic Angels, peace doves, and a
rosary in imitation-silver basket. Be sure to check back for
new products!
Holiday Cheer
As times change, the Mayan descendants in Guatemala develop new and
fun ways to show off their skills. Created in the highlands and
surrounded by mysticism and culture, these crafts are 100% handmade.
This category offers: My Christmas House with charms, Easter Egg
Collection, beaded Christmas decorations, jack-o-lantern stress ball
collection. Be sure to check back for
new products!
Mayan Weaving
In Guatemala, the Mayan descendants weave different patterns into
their clothing to show what village they come from. These types of
clothing are called “Güipil”. Each of the different patterns your find
on these products are from the clothing of Mayans, who are often weaving
new clothes in order to sell their original creation. This category
offers: native-cloth tri-fold and bi-fold wallets, coin purses, and mini
coin pouches.
New Collections
Many of our items are traditional handicrafts packaged with our own
special packaging. We also place a great amount of energy into
developing items – always representative of the Mayan culture, and
always with market competitive pricing. Be sure to always check back for
more
new products!
Services
You can count on us to produce your designs, and to get your order to
you. With 15 years of experience in exporting handicrafts, we also have
5 years of continued service working directly with cargo shippers. We
fill out the paperwork, supply quotations, and reserve space for your
shipment, whether you need the merchandise sent directly or you would
like to send via our shipping office in Denmark.
www.delaselva.com/transelva
Social Responsibility
We at From The Mayan People To You are committed to keeping our donors updated on our
social projects and to offering newsletters throughout the process of
developing projects. If at some moment you would like an update on a
project and we have not sent you a newsletter, please contact us at
socialproject@delaselva.com
for information. We can send you information and pictures when
available.
Newsletters
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La Giralda Picture Gallery
View pictures of the New School project La Giralda, Tecpán
Chimaltenango.
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Donation Day
View pictures of the donation day at the following villages: Lake
Atitlan, San Antonio Palopo, Palopó, San Pablo, San Lucas Toliman,
Santiago, Panabaj.
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La Giralda
View pictures of the days when Hurricane Stan hit Guatemala, the
municipality of Tecpán was devastated by flooding and mudslides, as were
most areas in the country.
Photo Gallery
Links
Click on the above link to
view several links we find interesting.
Terms and Conditions
We greatly appreciate your business with us. Whether you are working
with us to receive samples or you have an order in production, here we
provide you with instructions on how to directly deposit to our
accounts. Also, you can find our company’s policy on sending samples.
However, if you are having difficulties with your deposit or simply need
a question answered, please feel free to write us at
guatemala@delaselva.com
or
euoffice@delaselva.com.
Learn More
Located to the South of Mexico and bordering Belize, El Salvador, and
Honduras, Guatemala is the most northern country in Central America.
Guatemala is also home to the land of the ancient Maya Civilization,
which still lives on today in many forms – from the use of 24 different
Mayan languages to the continuous practice of intricate, geometric
weavings; the descendants of the Maya proudly display their heritage.
Transelva
We transport personal
effects and household goods to any destination within the European
Union. With our 13 years of experience in the export/import to many
countries around the world, we are able to offer you an international
transport service to Europe, for all your Household goods and personal
items. We can assure you a professional service, providing you with a
well-organized and problem-free move, and offering you the best service
for shipping with us.
Contact us
Along with the contact information of our administrative teams, you can
also view pictures of our producers and packaging team. We take great
pride in who we are and how we work together.
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