Precious Hands accessories are hand made by artisans in Guatemala. Guatemala is famous for being the center of designing and practicing the traditional Mayan arts of embroidery, weaving, hand beading and clay arts. Precious Hands has provided employment opportunity and growth for the individuals and communities in Guatemala through its distribution of these handmade products around the world since 2006. Precious Hands products are totally original and one-of-a-kind! Many of the bags are made from repurposed traditional Mayan shirts called Huipils and skirts called Cortes. In Guatemalan culture, each woman learns how to make her own Huipil and Corte by weaving on traditional foot looms and embroidering using a back strap loom. Using simple bag silhouettes, Precious Hands puts the focus on the rich history of the artisan craftsmanship seen in the fabric’s traditional patterns, colors and textures. With every purchase from Precious Hands, you are contributing a portion of profit towards our philanthropic venture, “Helping Hands” micro-loan programs in the communities where our artisans live and work. These zero interest loans provide sustainable assistance and the opportunity for the individuals to grow their own businesses. Though most items are made by hand and one-of-a-kind, certain styles can be made to order if specific minimums are met.