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).

Over the next few months, I am delighted to partner up with the New World Crafts Fair based in Guatemala, a wonderful sourcing trade show in Antigua, Guatemala, offering a unique chance to connect directly with talented artists from Guatemala and throughout South America. And ultimately, highlight the unique products and export ready artisan enterprises at this show.