These beautiful stoneware ceramics are produced by a Mayan co-operative in San Antonio Palopo, next to Lake Atitlan. All of the kilns, ovens and wheels used to hand make this amazing pottery have been built, by the artisans, in their small workshop. World famous potter Ken Edwards has personally trained the Mayan families in the art of producing these magnificent ceramic pieces. Each and every item is carefully hand painted. No two are ever exactly the same. Our supplier for the hand painted ceramics and textiles sold here, is a "social business" which adheres to "Fair Trade" principles established to support artisans in the developing world. Every product we sell was created by artisan co-ops, or individual artisans in a "Sweatshop Free" environment. Why not surprise someone you love with one of these truly unique gifts and at the same time, help to benefit the artisans and their families.