Today, we start with glassware, which Palestine is famous for. We traveled to Hebron (a village just outside Jerusalem) to meet with some of the area’s few remaining glassblowers. One artist that I met had over 54 years of experience. Their work is an eye-catcher, especially the iconic cobalt blue.

hope you have been enjoying these artisan highlights from Guatemala! This will be the last email of this series so along with spotlighting a few final products, I also wanted to share some resources that I think will be helpful as you look to source inventory from Central America. First, I’ve created a guide of my top export-ready picks from Guatemala, available here as a free, downloadable PDF. I know many of you ask what materials or techniques are particularly strong in a specific country or region. As you’ll see in the guide, Guatemala has a lot to offer, including sustainable (naturally dyed and upcycled) textiles, recycled glassware, beadwork for accessories and home accents, ceramics, and natural materials (such as FSC-certified wood).