Hannya is a special and unique young girl. At only 9 years old, she is already showing strong interest in getting a better education. She currently attends a public school, where classrooms are overcrowded and teachers are under-appreciated. Hannya speaks the Maya language Tzu’tujil, Spanish and is eager to learn English.

In an effort to help this motivated youngster to come one step closer to fulfilling her ambition to excel academically, Hiptipico has promised to give all proceeds from her handmade jewelry collection directly into a fund to help her attend a local private school. At this school she will be able to learn English and get the proper attention she needs to be a strong voice working to develop her Maya community.

(Hannya creating a necklace for Hiptipico)

Why is this so important?
Hiptipico invests in all different types of artisans. From those who are surviving day-to-day and those, like Hannya, who will grow up to be influential change makers.

Statistics:

• Only 5% of Mayan girls actually finish primary school. 
Only 14% of Mayan girls have access to Secondary School.

• Educated women re-invest 90% of their income in their family. Men invest 30-40%.

• Every extra year of school increases productivity by 10-30%

Buy Her Products Now and 100% goes to Hannya: Hannya’s Necklace Collection

Collection 1: Brown 

Collection 2: Red

vía hiptipico

hiptipico:

The most fascinating patterns and colors are produced when Maya artisans create their Huipiles. A Huipil (pronounced wee-peel) is the embroidered blouse worn by indigenous women in Guatemala. They pair their Huipil with a traditional long fabric skirt. Their skirts are made from large pieces oftela or fabric that they tie around their waste and secure with a wrapped belt.

Every region, town and village in Guatemala can be defined by their unique Huipil. Each Huipil pattern is geographically specific and hand-woven on a back-strap loom. Huipiles are still widely worn by Mayans in Guatemala; however, they are also being sold as centerpieces, chair adornments and reused to create bags and accessories.

For example: Hiptipico’s Geo Purse was made from a Huipil from Nahuala, Guatemala.

A Hiptipico Huipil Centerpiece $50:

Hiptipico is able to source new and used Huipiles from local artisans around Lake Atitlan. To custom order any design or pattern for your next bag or to decorate your home email us custom@hiptipico.com

Add some Maya flair to your life with culturally respectful and traditional items from Hiptipico’s 0nline boutique.