2024-04-14 15:15:55
Makario’S Artesanos has brought a little bit of Guatemala to different countries with its unique designs, made with handmade Mayan fabrics. You’ve probably seen their products on social media, but what you may not know is the inspiring story of how the company emerged and how it went from selling a dozen crochet balls to exporting different fashion items.
The Guatemalan company that has stood out for crafting items with handmade Mayan fabrics
Beyond making clothing and accessories, Makario’S Artesanos has created stories of success and hope throughout its more than 30 years of existence. With its exclusive products, made by Mayan artisanshave conquered the hearts of clients both nationally and internationally.
The company emerged in the late eighties with the sale of hacky bags or crochet balls, which are used in hacky attack, a sport played between two teams. The brand has since expanded its product line to include bags, wallets and accessories, all made with handwoven textiles and original leather. They also design beautiful pours and other garments that stand out for their beautiful color and fabric combinations.
The company is much more than a fashion brand; It is a vehicle to empower communities and preserve Guatemala’s rich cultural heritage. Since their inception they have supported widowed women, orphaned children and people with disabilities, offering them an employment opportunity.
This is not the only project with which they positively impact their community, they have also carried out social projects with which they make donations to institutions and families that need help.
The inspiring story of how Makario’S Artesanos came to be
Its founder is Manuela Tecún, a visionary entrepreneur originally from Chichicastenango, Quiché. The Guatemalan woman was born into a family of limited resources, which made her work various jobs. This was a situation that she continued by having a large family.
Without giving up, the Guatemalan woman was looking for different ways to earn income that would allow her to get ahead. When one of her daughters learned crochet at school, Manuela decided to combine her knowledge of making huipils with this technique and began making the hacky Sacks. Because Panajachel is a very touristy place, she decided to move to sell her crafts in the local market. One day, while selling and making one of the crochet balls, a unique opportunity presented itself when an American importer crossed his path and was impressed by the quality and craftsmanship of his products. The foreigner went from buying a dozen to placing an order for a thousand pieces.
At that moment, the Guatemalan woman returned to the place where she was born so that people from her community could get involved in the project. This is how the history of this company began, which has brought a little piece of Guatemala to stores in the United States and Europe, and which has also presented its designs on international catwalks.
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Learn about the variety of products they offer on their Instagram, Facebook or TikTok page and also through WhatsApp, you can contact them at number 5160-4827.
The story of Makario’S Artesanos is an inspiring reminder that talent, creativity and determination can transcend borders and change lives.
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