Grooms Neck-Ties And Bow-Ties, Fair Trade
We offer ties and bow-ties for grooms and their groomsmen that are 100% handwoven and fair trade. Let your wedding day mean more… feel good knowing that the purchase of these ties and bow-ties gives indigenous women in Guatemala sustainable job opportunities and supports our social programs for them and their children. The fabric is woven on the back-strap loom, a centuries-old indigenous women's weaving art. The ties have satin backing and measure 3in at their widest section, and are 62in long. The bow-ties can be made with adjustable elastic backing or can be made traditionally to be tied yourself.
Meet the Maker
Allison Havens
Yabal
We are a social enterprise based in Chicago and Guatemala that focuses on Fair Trade textile production. We are a verified Fair Trade company by both the Fair trade Federation as well as the World Fair Trade Federation.
Y'abal partners with cooperatives of indigenous women weavers in rural communities in Guatemala to make 100% artisanal and handwoven fabrics and scarves. We offer custom fabrics and soft woven rayon scarves, as well as accessories such as handbags, wallets, ties, home decor, all crafted using our artisanally woven fabrics. We specialize in a completely artisan-made product that is high in quality both for our woven fabrics as well as for sewing and construction.
We are a social enterprise with the mission to provide consistent jobs and social programs to disadvantaged women in Guatemala. All profits are re-invested into social programs for our women weavers.