Tag Archives: Guatemala

Women’s Equality Day – the right to earn a fair wage

Posted on 26/08/2014 by tramatextiles

Every August in the US, people around the country celebrate Women’s Equality Day, a day to mark when women could vote for the first time in the US. Over 90 years later in 2014, Women’s Equality Day gives everyone a … Continue reading →

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TODO SOBRE MI MADRE

Posted on 11/05/2014 by tramatextiles

On the second weekend of every May, people from all around the world honour the women in their lives and celebrate Mother´s Day. The day applauds the maternal bonds we have with not only our mamas, but the relationships we … Continue reading →

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A Day in The Life as a TRAMA Textiles Weaver

Posted on 23/04/2014 by tramatextiles

Isabel (above) is one of TRAMA Textiles Tejadoras (weavers). The day begins early for forty-year-old Isabel in her small town of Chirijox in the Nahualá highlands. Isabel rises at dawn and cooks a simple breakfast of eggs and beans for her … Continue reading →

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TRAMA and The Root Collective

Posted on 27/11/2013 by tramatextiles

TRAMA has been very fortunate to work with so many wonderful people. One of these clients is a woman named Bethany. Bethany is behind The Root Collective, where she partners with non-profits in different countries, Guatemala being one of them. … Continue reading →

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