Terracotta Angelito Figurine with Cotton Pouch – Handmade Fair Trade Gift
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- $7
These little terracotta angels — known as Angelitos — are a gentle, everyday reminder that we're never quite alone. Each one is hand-molded and hand-fired in the Chenautla region of Guatemala, making every figurine truly one of a kind. Whether you're looking for a meaningful keepsake for yourself or a heartfelt gift for someone special, this tiny clay angel carries a lot of warmth.
Each Angelito arrives with a card that reads: "We all have angels in our lives. This one is here to remind you of your angels…" — a simple message that lands gently every time.
✨ Features
- 🏺 Hand-Molded & Hand-Fired: Made from terracotta clay using traditional techniques in the Chenautla region of Guatemala
- 🎨 Colors Vary: Each angel is unique — colours naturally differ from piece to piece
- 🪡 Ready to Hang: A small loop is fired directly into the clay, so it's ready to display straight away
- 👜 Comes with a Cotton Pouch: Each angel arrives in its own colourful 100% cotton bag — no extra wrapping needed
- 📦 Wrapped with Care: Packed in cotton to protect it during transit
- 📏 Compact Size: 1¼"H x 1"W — small enough to tuck into a pocket or hang anywhere
- 🤝 Fair Trade & Handmade: Crafted by artisans and sold individually
💛 Benefits
- 🎁 A gift that means something: The included message card makes this a thoughtful present for birthdays, holidays, sympathy, or just because
- 🌍 Supports artisan communities: Buying this angel directly supports fair trade craftspeople in Guatemala
- 🏡 Versatile display: Hang it on a tree, a bag, a wall hook, or tuck it somewhere meaningful
- ♻️ Natural materials: Terracotta clay and cotton — no plastics, no synthetics
- 💝 Ready to gift: The cotton pouch doubles as gift packaging, so it's ready to give the moment it arrives
📋 Product Specifications
- Dimensions: 1¼"H x 1"W
- Material: Hand-molded, hand-fired terracotta clay
- Pouch: 100% cotton
- Origin: Handmade in the Chenautla region, Guatemala
- Trade: Fair Trade
- Sold: Individually
- Colours vary — each piece is unique
✨ Add the Terracotta Angelito to your basket today — a small gift with a whole lot of heart.
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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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