Relationships through experiences
Classes in Antigua
Join us in our central Antigua Guatemala courtyard for a 2-3 hour workshop on a traditional textile craft. Looking for something more intensive? See our Textile Travel options which include week-long courses for more intensive learning.
Travel -> Production
Our workshop-filled itineraries provide rare cultural insight and hands-on textile learning. We love getting creative together! This revenue source is reinvested into local artisan production, generating sustainable and diversified income, always supporting the makers.
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Trust + respect
With relationships based on trust and respect in Guatemala, we provide unique products and experiences that honor the craftsmanship of the talented makers behind them. Many of our artisan partners have deep-rooted intergenerational relationships with Kakaw's founder Mari and her family.
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Design with us
Increasing impact through collaborative design. Through our network of talented artisan partners, we're able to design and produce for you and your brand. With 10+ years of experience in Guatemala, we understand possibilities and limitations of each regional partner group, and can guide you through the process. We'd love to work with you!
Let customers speak for us
Even though I've taken a couple of backstrap weaving classes I learned new things from Doña Lidia. Great class- Gracias
Such an elegant, stylish key ring, I just love staring at it, and of course using it. Big enough that it's harder to lose your keys, and small enough to not take up too much space. Love it!
A beautifully unique bowl perfect for soups, salads or your morning cornflakes. Well made and finished with professionalism and style!
The spindle and cotton are good quality, whilst the company’s response time to questions is very prompt. Shipping was very fast.
There wasn’t an instruction sheet, but I didn’t think it necessary to take off a star for that. At first I thought the cotton needed to be fluffed up more, like a rolag, but found that it spun up easily as it came in the kit. I actually may have made mine more difficult to spin by trying to willow it. I found Norma Schafer’s 2018 and 2024 videos helpful.
These are good quality, well made bowls that are perfect for soups, salads, pastas, or anything you might eat in a bowl! They look stylish and unique and I love using them in my home.
This is a sweet little rug, hand woven with hand spun yarn. Where else can you get such beauty at an affordable price. I love my new rug.
I recently ordered some bags (my second time already!), and I’m absolutely in love with them! The colors are vibrant and beautifully chosen—they bring so much character and charm to each piece. Every bag is clearly made with care and creativity.
The bags are not only stylish but also incredibly durable. You can feel the strength in the weave and stitching—these are clearly built to last.
Communication was smooth and easy. They were friendl and responsive, which made the whole experience even better.
Highly recommended if you appreciate beautiful, functional, and genuinely handcrafted work!
I teach textiles and this kit will help my students understand the importance of how quality weaving works. Can’t wait to see them practice!
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Had a great call with Mari! She was incredibly helpful and knowledgeable about Guatemala and gave me amazing advice. I left the conversation feeling inspired and much more confident. Thank you, Mari!
I was lucky enough to stay in the studio apartment this Easter. It's the perfect location to watch processions or do other things once you've had enough. The apartment is so gorgeous and comfortable. It's where I want to stay next time I'm in Antigua for a week.
I knew that the quality would be good from visiting in person but I could not believe how fast the online delivery was. Thank you so much for getting me ready to weave.
I spent ten days here over Easter Week and it was perfect. The space is so central with tons of delicious restaurants all around it, yet it is a peaceful haven. It’s comfortable, cozy and processions going past the door just made it magical. This is unique, wonderful place to stay.
This online class was better than any online instruction that I have seen. The narration and video were excellent. As noted in the title, it was almost as good as in person instruction.
