SAMAJEL B'ATZ'

We are 55 Kaqchikel women who live in outlying villages of San José Poaquil, in the province of Chimaltenango. Our organization was founded in 1983, with the aim of bringing together victims of the violence that had been caused by the civil war. Currently, we focus on the following areas, hoping to achieve a more dignified life for and the active participation of all group members:

• Backstrap and floor loom weaving and sewing
• Organic agriculture
• Basic goods store
• Preventative and curative health
• Training and educational workshops

EXAMPLES OF OUR CRAFTS
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Square Potholders (various colors) -- Aislador Cuadrado (varios colores), $3.50 A-13	Textured Table Runner -- Camino de Mesa de Panal, $10.55 CBfc	Textured Cushion Cover with Fancy Edge -- Cojin de Panal con Barba, $25.20 E-52
Two Person Placemats with Four Napkins -- Calados para Dos Personas con Cuatro Servilletas, $37.50 E-56	Bread Server -- Panera, $9.75 E-58	Coaster with Leno Lace -- Coctelera Lizo Calada, $0.60 E-59
Spice-filled Hot Mat for Coffepot -- Cojin con Aroma para Cafetera, $5.05 E-60	Women's Purse -- Bolsa para Dama, $15.05 G-22	Vest -- Chaleco, $11.55 (L) E-39
"Backpack" Key Chain -- Llavero "Mochila", $1.50 C-3	Shawl with Figures on Edge -- Chalina con Diseño de Seda, $20.30 G-22	Hand Towel -- Toalla de Mano, $3.60 F-18