Guatemala Artisan Bracelet Collection
Plastic pollution disproportionately impacts poor and marginalized communities around the world. In Guatemala, almost half of all people live in poverty. In the indigenous communities that comprise roughly 40% of Guatemala’s population, nearly 80% of people live in poverty.
We started this business because we want to have a direct impact on the social and environmental issues related to plastic pollution. We want our presence to benefit the communities we serve, which is why we’re committed to hiring locally.
Made with 100% recycled 4ocean Plastic cord, this entire bracelet collection is handcrafted in Guatemala by local artisans in partnership with Wakami.
Fueled by love for the earth and its people, Wakami is an ethical lifestyle brand that works to transform Guatemala’s cycles of poverty into cycles of prosperity.
As a Certified B Corp, Wakami hires women living in Guatemala’s rural communities to design and produce thoughtfully crafted, handmade accessories. These are women who haven’t always had the luxury of dreams or the support they need to grow.
In addition to providing the reliable source of income these women need right now, Wakami also provides business and skill training to set a strong foundation for their future growth as entrepreneurs, which creates new opportunities for education, prosperity, and wellness for each woman and every member of her family.
By purchasing this bracelet, you’re doing more than cleaning the ocean. You’re also helping to empower women and children who are living in communities impacted by both plastic pollution and poverty.