Meet Jesus, a 21-year-old Mayan Kaqchikel from Guatemala. He comes from a large and hardworking family, with two sisters, two brothers, and several nephews. All of them are dedicated to the art of handcrafted textiles, a tradition passed down for generations in their culture.
Growing up, Jesus was surrounded by the craft of textiles, postcards, huipils, table runners, and scarfs making. From a very young age of five, he began selling his parents’ products in local markets, gaining an understanding of the business and learning how to be a salesman.
During the pandemic, the family’s livelihood was greatly affected, as the lack of tourists resulted in a drop in sales. But Jesus, determined not to let the family suffer, found a solution by selling their products online. Thanks to his determination and creativity, the family’s textiles finally found a market, and people around the world can now appreciate the intricate designs and attention to detail that goes into each piece of postcards, huipils, table runners, and scarfs. You can visit his webshop here, ….. Additionally, you can place an order directly with Jesus at +502 …..
Despite the challenges they faced, Jesus enjoys being a walking salesman, but his ultimate dream is to one day open his own shop, where he can continue to share his family’s traditional textiles with the world.
By buying a product made by Jesus and his family, you are not only getting a beautiful piece of art, but also supporting a hardworking family in Guatemala who have been creating and selling traditional textiles products for many years.
You can get in touch directly with Jesus here!
+502 47846488
Email: Jesuseliezersajvin@gmail.com