Guatemalan Fabric Water Bottle Holder Bag – Handmade & Fair Trade
- Price
- $39
Bright, beautifully crafted, and made to go wherever you do — this handmade water bottle holder bag from Upavim Crafts is a fair trade alternative to single-use plastic bags. Woven from traditional Guatemalan fabric, each one is genuinely unique and makes a thoughtful, eco-friendly gift for anyone who loves to stay on the move.
✨ Features
- 🧵 Traditional Guatemalan Fabric: Each bag is made from vibrant, hand-woven cotton fabric with patterns rooted in Guatemalan textile tradition — no two are exactly alike.
- 👜 Two Exterior Pockets: One open pocket and one with a Velcro closure, great for keeping a phone, keys, cards, or cash close at hand.
- 🔧 Adjustable Nylon Strap: Features metal hardware for a secure, comfortable fit whether you're wearing it crossbody or over one shoulder.
- 📐 Compact & Practical Size: At 8"H x 6½"W, it fits most standard water bottles with room for your everyday essentials.
- 🌿 100% Cotton: Soft, durable, and free from synthetic fabrics — a kinder choice for you and the planet.
- 🤝 Handmade & Fair Trade: Crafted by artisans at Upavim Crafts, a cooperative in Guatemala that supports women and their families through fair wages and dignified work.
💛 Benefits
- 🌎 A genuinely sustainable swap: Replace a plastic bag or cheap synthetic pouch with something handmade, meaningful, and built to last.
- 🎁 A gift with a story: Whether for a birthday, holiday, or just because — this bag is the kind of gift people actually use and love. It arrives with purpose behind it.
- 🏃 Hands-free convenience: Keep your water bottle, phone, and essentials organised and accessible on hikes, errands, travel, festivals, or the school run.
- 🧶 Supports artisan communities: Every purchase directly supports the women of Upavim Crafts and fair trade practices in Guatemala.
- 🌈 Wearable colour: The vivid patterns add personality to any outfit — functional and genuinely beautiful to carry.
📋 Product Specifications
- Dimensions: 8"H x 6½"W
- Material: 100% Cotton (traditional Guatemalan fabric)
- Strap: Adjustable Nylon with Metal Hardware
- Closure: Velcro
- Pockets: 2 exterior pockets (1 with Velcro closure)
- Made in: Guatemala
- Certification: Fair Trade handmade item
Add the Guatemalan Fabric Water Bottle Holder Bag to your cart today — a small purchase that carries a lot of heart. 🌿
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- 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
Orders are usually dispatched within 2-3 business days.
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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We might ship your order in more than 1 package. In that case, you receive a tracking number for each shipment.
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.