Altiplano
Altiplano works with cooperative groups, family workshops, and women artisans who have practiced traditional Mayan beaded jewelry-making for generations.
Many have partnered with Altiplano since its founding, and women are able to craft from home — earning financial independence while caring for their families.
Sustainable Technique
Mayan Beading
Around Lake Atitlán in Sololá, Guatemala, Tz'utujil Maya women string glass beads by hand into bracelets, earrings, and other jewelry. The designs are geometric and often draw on the art and architecture of the Maya world.
