Hello. My name is Sindy Tartón, a third generation Maya-Kaqchikel weaver from Santa Catarina Barahona.  Our family textile business is run by 15 members, a  multi-generation group ranging from teenagers to my 86 year-old grandmother. 

Our family business not only supports us financially, but it also preserves and promotes the Maya-Kaqchikel tradition of backstrap weaving. Each piece is 100% handmade using the brocade technique on the backstrap loom. 

We pride ourselves in producing high quality textiles using traditional and contemporary design motifs. We use locally sourced high quality cotton.

When you purchase our 100% handmade textile, you are helping preserve and promote backstrap weaving for future generations. 

*Translated directly from Spanish

Chica Bean is invested in our community’s economic recovery.  The drop in Guatemalan tourism due to Covid19 significantly impacted local artisans’ sales.  The Ministry of Economy and Peace Corps, through virtual service, began working with local artisans to explore alternative sales mechanisms, including digital marketing.  Our Guatemalan Marketplace was built just for this, to bring you quality Guatemalan products at a fair price.