New adventures, experiences and memories are arriving to be written in a convenient accessory paying homage to Guatemala. Designer Gaby Briz works side by side with a talented artisan team, creating an enchanting composition of a Quetzal bird and printing it on the cardboard cover of this lined journal. With 100 paper pages for long-term use and a plastic coil binding, the piece features the Spanish expressionGuau! set in stylish calligraphy at the front of the design, making a fun nod to this blessed nation's name and the marvelous nature of its fauna.
Made in Guatemala
Cardboard, paper pages, plastic fixtures
Hand-crafted item -- color, size and/or motif may vary slightly
What I enjoy most about my work is disconnecting from the world and immersing myself in the creative process. It brings me immense peace.
"I'm Gaby Briz from Guatemala. At around the age of 11, my parents separated, and I stayed with my father. During that... time, I became very close to my grandmother. From a young age, she taught me the value of sharing and caring for others. She had a deep connection to a small community in Sacatepequez known as La Embaulada. She first encountered this community after the 1976 earthquake through one of the many foundations she was involved with. She was so taken by the people that she donated school supplies to the local school every year. Even after her passing in 2001, her children and grandchildren continued this tradition, and last year marked 47 years of supporting education in this community. Our support for the Embaulada community has grown over time, and we now assist more than 100 students with school supplies, materials for teachers, and administrative support. We, six cousins, love to visit as a family because it allows us to feel close to my grandmother, Tere. As we now have children, we take them along to teach them what our grandmother taught us.
"My journey into crafting and design began early in my life. I later pursued a degree in Graphic Design, and this led me to establish a print shop. At my print shop, we take on various special projects that require meticulous manual work, patience, and dedication. The process of creating these products requires patience and dedication. I use materials such as paper, cardboard, cardstock, magnet sheets, and spirals, which are readily available from local distributors in Guatemala.
"I'm proud to be Guatemalan, and it's this pride that inspired me to create products that promote love and a sense of pride for our country. Through my print shop, I met several talented illustrators from Guatemala, and that's when I contacted HopeAzul to collaborate on the artwork for our products. His art has been the face of our products since we started in 2017. All of the illustrations showcase aspects of Guatemala. These artworks evoke nostalgia in Guatemalans living abroad and introduce the beauty of our country to people around the world.
"The first product I produced was a set of flashcards with a Guatemalan theme. This idea was born when my first child arrived, and I realized that there was a lack of educational materials related to Guatemala. I wanted my child to grow up learning about the incredible things in our country. The positive response to the illustrations led me to expand my product range to include notebooks, magnets, and notepads.
"While my life has had its share of challenges, I consider myself a positive person who seeks solutions in the face of adversity. Work is of great importance to me because it allows me to take charge of my present and future. My dream is to grow as an entrepreneur so that I can spend more time with my children and continue to help more people. Outside of work, I love spending time with my children, visiting museums and art exhibitions, especially those featuring contemporary art, and exploring new places. I feel fortunate to make a living doing something I love. What I enjoy most about my work is disconnecting from the world and immersing myself in the creative process. It brings me immense peace.
"We've participated in the Guatemala Book Fair three times, and on two occasions, we won the award for the best stand in our category. In 2019, we made a donation to Lichutam, a foundation dedicated to breaking the cycle of poverty among indigenous people in the Polochic region through education. We raised funds by conducting two craft workshops for children, where the entrance fee was a voluntary donation to the foundation. We also donated a portion of our sales during the Guatemala Book Fair that year."
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WOMEN
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XXL
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10
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22
BUST
35 - 36
37 - 38
39 - 41
42 - 44
46 - 48
WAIST
27 - 28
29 - 30
31 - 33
34 - 36
38 - 40
HIPS
37 - 38
39 - 40
42 - 43
45 - 46
49 - 50
MEN
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M
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XL
XXL
CHEST
36 - 38
39 - 41
42 - 44
46 - 48
50 - 52
WAIST
30 - 32
32 - 34
35 - 37
38 - 41
43 - 45
NECK
14 - 14.5
15 - 15.5
16 - 16.5
17 - 17.5
18 - 18.5
SLEEVE
32.5
33.5
34.5
35.5
36.5
FINDING YOUR SIZE
Take your measurements with the tape measure over your under garments. If your measurements fall between sizes you may prefer the next larger size. Inseam, skirt and dress lengths vary by style and will be listed in the item description. Our sweaters are knit in standard American sizes, however actual measurements vary by style.
BUST / CHEST
Measure around the fullest part of chest under the arms and over the shoulder blades keeping the tape measure level.
WAIST
Measure around the smallest part of the waist keeping the tape measure comfortably loose. Most garments use the low waist measurement noted below.
LOW WAIST
Measure around the body approximately 1.5" below the natural waist (above). This is the area where most pants and skirts actually fit.
HIPS
Standing with your heels together, measure around the fullest part of the body approx 7"-8" below the waist.
NECK
Measure around the base of the neck keeping the tape measure comfortably loose.
SLEEVE
Bend elbow slightly and starting at the center back of the neck, measure across the shoulder, to the elbow and down to the wrist.
INSEAM
Our standard inseam length for women is 32" and 34" for men; however inseam measurements will vary slightly by style.
Belts with buckles are measured in inches that correspond to a waist size however, most people do not wear belts on the waist, they wear them closer to the hips. A buckle belt measurement is take from the end of the "pin" of the buckle to the middle hole on the belt. Generally there are 5 holes for size adjustment, with a 1" space between each, so the middle hole will the be average size of the belt.
For at tie belt (no buckle) measure the belt portion end to end and half of the tie portion. This again is the medium size of the belt.
For a soft fabric tie belt it can be called "1 size fits most" and the entire length of the belt should be measured and listed.
See buckle/tie belt size standards below.
WOMEN
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inches
26 - 30
28 - 32
31 - 35
34 - 38
38 - 42
cm
76 - 86
81.5 - 91.5
86.5 - 96.5
91.5 - 101.5
96.5 - 106.5
+/- tolerance: 0.5 inches or 1.25 cm
MEN
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XL
XXL
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30 - 34
32 - 36
35 - 39
39 - 43
43 - 47
cm
81.5 - 91.5
86.5 - 96.5
91.5 - 101.5
96.5 - 106.5
109 - 119
+/- tolerance: 0.5 inches or 1.25 cm
Sash tie length
Lay sash/tie out flat away from the garment and measure from end to end.
Belt with buckle
Measure from the end of the pin of the buckle (where it touches the buckle) to the middle hole.
Belt without buckle
Measure from the belt portion end to end and half of the tie portion. This is will give you the medium size of the belt.
Download our printable ring sizing chart to find the perfect fit!
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