artisans
Sales of our handmade and ethically produced jewelry and accessories provide just and fair wages for many women in the Highlands of Guatemala.
Fair prices are determined by the time and ability needed to produce an item. There is a learning curve with a new design and it is sometimes very tedious the first time around and the artisans are paid more for each product until they know how to do the designs easily. Because of the fierce competition in Guatemala with India, China and Indonesia, some products are more expensive in order to make them equitable to produce.
All the expenses of making the product determine the price, including: cost of running the workshops, salaries for production of products and the sorting afterwards, and administrative tasks, like accounting and payroll.
Fair prices are determined by the time and ability needed to produce an item. There is a learning curve with a new design and it is sometimes very tedious the first time around and the artisans are paid more for each product until they know how to do the designs easily. Because of the fierce competition in Guatemala with India, China and Indonesia, some products are more expensive in order to make them equitable to produce.
All the expenses of making the product determine the price, including: cost of running the workshops, salaries for production of products and the sorting afterwards, and administrative tasks, like accounting and payroll.