Handcrafted Mary & Jesus Christmas Ornament – Fair Trade Guatemalan Textile Art
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- $14
This Mary and Jesus ornament brings something genuinely meaningful to your Christmas tree. Handcrafted by skilled artisans in Guatemala using traditional textile techniques, each piece carries real craft and care — the kind you can feel the moment you hold it. Whether you're adding to a cherished collection or looking for a thoughtful holiday gift, this is one ornament that tells a story.
✨ Features
- 🤲 Handcrafted by Artisans: Each ornament is individually made by skilled Guatemalan craftswomen, so no two are exactly alike.
- 🌿 Fair Trade Made: Produced under ethical, fair trade practices that directly support women artisans and their families.
- 🎨 Colorful Guatemalan Textile Design: Features vibrant traditional fabrics that reflect authentic Guatemalan craft heritage.
- 🧵 Quality Materials: Made from 100% cotton fabric with wire structure and delicate glass bead accents.
- 📐 Compact Size: Measures 3½" H x 2" W — the perfect scale for most tree branches or a wreath display.
- 🎁 Two Styles Available: Choose from the original "Old" style or the updated "New" design — both equally lovely.
💛 Why You'll Love It
- Adds a layer of meaning to your holiday decor — a decoration that supports real livelihoods, not just looks good on a tree.
- A natural gift choice for anyone who values handmade, ethically sourced goods — friends, family, teachers, or neighbours.
- Lightweight and durable enough to be packed away and brought back out year after year.
- Makes a heartfelt stocking filler or gift pairing with other fair trade holiday items, all under $20.
📋 Product Specifications
- Dimensions: 3½" H x 2" W
- Materials: 100% Cotton Fabric, Wire Frame, Glass Bead Accents
- Styles: Available in Old and New designs
- Origin: Handcrafted in Guatemala
- Trade Certification: Fair Trade
- Vendor: Upavim Crafts
Add the Mary and Jesus ornament to your cart today — a small, beautiful way to celebrate the season while supporting the women who made it. 🎄
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- Sustainability: Clozist is committed to eco-friendly practices. We offer a wide range of sustainable and upcycled products, reducing your environmental impact.
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- Unique and High-Quality Products: Clozist curates a collection of unique and high-quality products, often from smaller brands that you might not find elsewhere.
- Ethical Sourcing: Clozist prioritizes ethical sourcing and fair trade practices.
- Convenience: With free shipping on orders over $49 for members of our Reward Program, it's easy to shop online and have your products delivered to your doorstep.
- Impact: For every order we offset 7kgs of CO2 and rescue 2 plastic bottles from the Ocean. Check our impact here
Environmental Impact
Our efforts to reduce our CO2 emissions generated by the sending of your orders mean that today Clozist is Carbon Positive on its shipments.
With the help of Greenspark we voluntarily offset 7kg of CO2 and remove 2 plastic bottles from the oceans with each order at no extra cost to you.
Why 7kgs (15.43 lb)?
We took the average Carbon Emission of a 2lb package ground sent from NYC to LA and multiply that number by 4.
Why 2 bottles?
Millions of plastic bottles pollute our oceans every year, two standard bottles are a daily recommended water intake. We're committed to cleaning them up.
About Upavim Crafts
UPAVIM: Empowering Women and Building Communities
UPAVIM is a remarkable women-led cooperative based in La Esperanza, Guatemala. Founded in 1989, UPAVIM has been a beacon of hope and opportunity for its members and their communities.
By creating and selling beautiful, handcrafted products, UPAVIM provides its members with economic independence, leadership opportunities, and access to education. The cooperative supports a full-day K-6 school, a daycare, and a Montessori-based preschool, ensuring that the next generation has the tools they need to succeed.
UPAVIM's success has fueled the development of a health clinic, tutoring program, and a local bakery, further improving the lives of people in La Esperanza.
Through their work, UPAVIM is not only empowering women but also building a stronger, more resilient community. By supporting UPAVIM, you're helping to create a brighter future for generations to come.
Shipping & Delivery
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The shipping rate is calculated and displayed at checkout. Free shipping is available for orders over $49.00 for Shakers members of our reward program, and with no minimum, for Makers members (We can't offer free shipping when the lowest shipping cost exceeds $10).
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Your order might be delayed in case we experience a high volume of orders. If your order fulfillment is delayed, we will let you know by email asap.