Communities & Artisans

 

  • Located in the heart of Guatemala, with Spanish and Kaqchiqüel as their native language. Its population surpasses 5,000 people. Surrounded by beautiful prairies and outstanding sunsets, Setesïk's women artisans handmade our products to dignify their homes.

    -San Jose Poaquil

    -Tecpan

    -El Mirador

  • Beautiful, cozy village with an amazing view of Lake Atitlán and is home to more than 12 small communities. Cold weather, but integrated by warm-hearted people of which more than 50 work on Setesïk.

    -Los Encuentro

    -El Adelanto

    -Santiago de Atitlán

    -Panajachel

    -La Esperanza

  • -Purulha

 

Pioneer Artisans

We are currently working with more than 275 female artisans.

Dominga Ajcalon

El Adelanto, Tecpán

Daughters: 3

Age: 41

"With Setesïk I don't only have a job, I have new horizons for a better life for my daughters and me".

Marcela Cojtí

La Esperanza, Tecpán

Sons: 5

Age: 31

"Setesïk has given me the opportunity to help my husband sustain our family, giving them as many opportunities as we can”.

Martha Saminez

La Esperanza, Tecpán

Sons: 2

Age: 28

"Setesïk gives me the opportunity to develop my professional skills better, giving me all the facilities to do a better job.".