Item PH-71

Guatemalan Indigo Stripe Zipper Pouches

Name: Guatemalan Indigo Stripe Zipper Pouches
Brand: Buddha Groove
SKU: PH-71
Price: 30.00 USD
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Sewn from handwoven Guatemalan corte fabric in indigo stripes, this zip-top pouch tucks into a bag or suitcase to keep cosmetics, jewelry, or small travel odds together. It comes as a flatter Rectangle or a rounder Semi-Circle. A considered gift for a traveler or a friend who values slow, handmade craft.

Details

Design: Rounded zipper pouch topped in richly striped indigo corte fabric and based in ivory canvas, finished with a brass zipper and a fabric pom-pom pull
Size: Rectangle: 8.5 x 4.5 x 2.5 inches. Semi-Circle: 8.5 x 6 x 2.5 inches
Material: Hand-dyed, handwoven indigo corte fabric, ivory canvas base, plastic-lined interior, brass zipper, and a coordinating fabric pom-pom pull
Care: Spot clean the canvas exterior with a damp cloth and wipe the plastic-lined interior clean as needed. Avoid machine washing or soaking
Origin: Fair trade, handmade in Guatemala by rural artisan women
Note: Each pouch is hand-dyed and handwoven, so slight variations in stripe pattern, indigo tone, and pom-pom coloring are natural

Meaning & Intention

Indigo has been prized in Guatemala for centuries, extracted from the anil plant and worked into thread through slow dye baths passed down through generations of Mayan weavers.

The striped corte cloth used here is drawn from the same textile tradition that produces the wrapped skirts of Mayan women in the highlands, where each stripe reflects choices particular to the weaver and her community.

Historically, the deep blue has been linked to protection and depth of spirit, tied to the rhythms of rural life where dye pots and looms sit alongside the harvest.

Owning it is a small way of keeping that lineage in motion — a fragment of a living craft held inside an everyday object.

Essence & Elements

Intention: Connection, simplicity, joy

Ideal for: Travelers and everyday minimalists who value fair trade, handcrafted textiles

Suggested mantra: Carry beauty, carry meaning

Questions & Guidance

Which shape should I choose?

The Semi-Circle has a domed profile with slightly more interior room and works well as a standalone case. The Rectangle stays flatter and slimmer, easy to slide alongside a laptop or into a full bag.

How can I set an intention with this piece?

Before packing it, name what you want to hold onto — connection, simplicity, joy — and let the texture of the weave return you to that intention each time you reach in during the day.