Three women standing together in front of a rustic concrete wall doorway, wearing colorful woven Peruvian-style textiles in pink, green, blue, and purple. Three women standing together in front of a rustic concrete wall doorway, wearing colorful woven Peruvian-style textiles in pink, green, blue, and purple.

Our Promise

The promises we keep - to the women who weave, and to everyone who walks beside them.

We are a social enterprise committed to providing economic mobility as an extension to the mission of Casa Tabito, a nonprofit that is dedicated to the revival of starving infants in Rural Guatemala.

Together we are creating solutions through medical care, education, and sanitation projects, clean water, stoves, and building safe homes with a commitment to ending the malnutrition crisis in rural Guatemala.

Two women standing in front of a rustic mud wall, wearing colorful patterned woven shawls and holding wooden furniture pieces in what appears to be a workshop or home setting. Two women standing in front of a rustic mud wall, wearing colorful patterned woven shawls and holding wooden furniture pieces in what appears to be a workshop or home setting.

Guatemala has one of the highest rates of chronic child malnutrition in the world and the highest in Latin America. Nearly half of all children under five experience chronic malnutrition, with Indigenous children in rural communities disproportionately affected.

The challenges extend far beyond food insecurity. Many mothers lack access to clean water, safe housing, healthcare, education, and most importantly, consistent opportunities to earn an income.

We serve the most vulnerable in the rural villages alongside Casa Tabito which guarantees the mothers and their families are in a safe home with clean water, a clean stove, and a safe and secure home.

A modern white house with a curved roof sits on a hillside surrounded by dense green forest and mountains under a partly cloudy sky. A modern white house with a curved roof sits on a hillside surrounded by dense green forest and mountains under a partly cloudy sky.

Casa Tabito

All the Mommas in our program are Mothers of Casa Tabito
A woman sits on a small stool weaving a bright pink textile with wooden loom tools, wearing a teal floral top and dark patterned pants against a rustic concrete wall. A woman sits on a small stool weaving a bright pink textile with wooden loom tools, wearing a teal floral top and dark patterned pants against a rustic concrete wall.

Our Priority & Promise

At Grace & Fire, the women in our weaving collective are our priority.

Through our partnership with Casa Tabito, the mothers have access to resources such as counseling, financial literacy education, and medical care.

We are committed to paying a living wage while providing a low-pressure work environment that honors the realities of motherhood. Consistent pay, flexibility, and dignity are central to our approach.

The value of this work extends far beyond income. It offers the women an opportunity to contribute to their families, develop confidence, and experience the pride that comes from meaningful work.

Many of these mothers are among the most vulnerable women in their villages, with few opportunities to earn an income.

Today, they are skilled artisans, providers, and leaders within their families and communities. Their work is creating lasting change for generations to come.

A group of women gathered indoors, with one woman in a bright blue cardigan and dark skirt standing and smiling, while others wear colorful traditional-style clothing. The scene is set near large windows in a room. A group of women gathered indoors, with one woman in a bright blue cardigan and dark skirt standing and smiling, while others wear colorful traditional-style clothing. The scene is set near large windows in a room.

The Skill of Weaving

For many of the women in our program, weaving is a skill passed down through generations—a treasured tradition learned from mothers, grandmothers, aunts, and other family members.

Some weavers are newer to the craft, learning from fellow artisans or skilled mentors within their local communities.

Together, the women share ideas, exchange patterns and techniques, and encourage one another as they continue developing their craft—preserving generations of cultural knowledge while expressing their own individual artistry.

A family gathering inside a home with several women and children seated around a table, balloons on the wall, and a large window in the background. A family gathering inside a home with several women and children seated around a table, balloons on the wall, and a large window in the background.

The Intrinsic Value of the Collective

Every weaver in our program is welcomed into a safe and trusted gathering place at Casa Tabito, where years of consistent presence have built deep relationships with women and families throughout the community.

Children are often part of these gatherings, playing together while watching their mothers create, collaborate, earn an income, and build relationships with one another.

Through Casa Tabito's longstanding work and fundraising efforts, every weaver in our program has access to a safe home, clean-air stove, and water filter. Many families have also received significant home improvements or newly built homes.

When challenges arise, the women know they have a trusted community they can turn to for encouragement, connection, and practical support.

A community to belong to, contribute to, and cherish.

Several women sit on plastic stools under a makeshift shelter with a clothesline covered in colorful garments, with a camera on a tripod to the left in an outdoor rural setting. Several women sit on plastic stools under a makeshift shelter with a clothesline covered in colorful garments, with a camera on a tripod to the left in an outdoor rural setting.

Resources

Through our partnership with Casa Tabito, every mother in our weaving program has access to financial literacy education designed to strengthen financial confidence and long-term stability.

A dedicated Weaving Coordinator provides consistent communication and program support while helping maintain a safe and successful working environment.

As the program grows, we are also working toward providing health insurance and additional resources that support the well-being and stability of the women and their families.

At the same time, each weaver maintains creative freedom over her work, including her selection of colors, patterns, and design choices. Grace & Fire does not prescribe weaving techniques or determine how the women practice their craft.

Our role is not to redefine their artistry, but to create greater economic opportunity around the skills, knowledge, and creativity they already possess.

Code of Conduct

"What if the Grace & Fire of a woman could change the future one family at a time?"

This is more than a policy. It is the heart of how we move through the world, a commitment to human dignity over profit, to partnership over charity, and to the steady work of building something that lasts.

Every relationship, from artisan to customer to contractor, is meant to reflect these values in both words and actions.

A woman stands under a rustic shelter, weaving a handcrafted wooden chair using a backstrap. She wears a purple patterned top and a colorful striped skirt. A woman stands under a rustic shelter, weaving a handcrafted wooden chair using a backstrap. She wears a purple patterned top and a colorful striped skirt.

How We Compensate

Each month, our weavers bring their completed textiles to Casa Tabito, where Madeline, our Weaving Coordinator, carefully measures each piece and calculates payment based on its size.

Grace & Fire intentionally pays approximately 60% above the starting local market rate for comparable textiles. Every weaver is compensated using the same transparent payment structure, ensuring consistency and fairness across the program.

The program is intentionally low-pressure. There are no production deadlines. The hard working and determined women in our program are able to turn in 2 weavings per month.

It is you our customers that determines the amount of weavers we are able to invite into the program. We are grateful for your participation in creating a brighter future for the mothers and their children.

Our goal is to create an economic opportunity where skilled craftsmanship is valued, expectations are clear, and mothers are able to now feed their children with income they have earned on their own.

Exceptional craftsmanship deserves meaningful compensation.

A close-up lifestyle shot of a person weaving a vibrant, multicolored geometric textile by a table with a sewing machine in the background. A close-up lifestyle shot of a person weaving a vibrant, multicolored geometric textile by a table with a sewing machine in the background.

Growing with Intention

There are currently 20 Mother Weavers in our program.

To ensure every woman receives the support, resources, and opportunities she deserves, we are intentionally capping our collective at 20 active weavers.

Beyond our current group, there are more than 300 mothers connected to Casa Tabito who meet the qualifications to join the program.

As Grace & Fire grows, we hope to create additional opportunities for more women to participate in dignified work that supports their families and strengthen their communities.

A close-up of a traditional weaving setup on a rustic wooden table, featuring bright orange yarn wound around wooden spindle tops and a colorful striped textile partially visible in the background. A close-up of a traditional weaving setup on a rustic wooden table, featuring bright orange yarn wound around wooden spindle tops and a colorful striped textile partially visible in the background.

From Loom to Thread

Every weaver who joins our program receives a start up investment to purchase a loom, spinner, and thread.

We partner with a local Guatemalan woman who purchases thread from a family-owned business, Venta de Hilos San Jose.

Once their materials are ready, the weavers visit Casa Tabito to pick up supplies and deliver their finished weavings.
A person outdoors carrying three rolled exercise mats on their shoulder. The mats are stacked horizontally, showing different colors: a tan/orange mat on top, a red mat in the middle, and a dark blue mat on the bottom. A person outdoors carrying three rolled exercise mats on their shoulder. The mats are stacked horizontally, showing different colors: a tan/orange mat on top, a red mat in the middle, and a dark blue mat on the bottom.

Leather Sourcing

The leather used in our bags is sourced from a family-owned tannery in Guatemala and delivered by hand to our partner workshop.

We believe in strengthening our relationships and collaborate in person through onsite visits. The working conditions of our production process, quality standards, and product design is safe and fairly managed by our partners.

This close partnership allows us to maintain transparency, uphold our ethical standards, and ensure every bag is crafted with exceptional care.

One man and one woman looking over leather selection on table One man and one woman looking over leather selection on table

Collaborative Process

The design process is collaborative and intentional, with each product thoughtfully developed to honor both the weaving and the leather craftsmanship. Because every handwoven textile is unique, each finished bag is truly one of a kind.

The artisans are compensated per bag produced, recognizing the skill, precision, and time required to create every piece.

Our workshop partners are committed to providing a living wage, fostering a workplace where employees are respected, valued, and able to thrive while practicing their craft.

A man and a woman sit at a table in a workshop, working on craft projects. The woman holds a colorful geometric patterned fabric, while the man writes on a white sheet of paper. A man and a woman sit at a table in a workshop, working on craft projects. The woman holds a colorful geometric patterned fabric, while the man writes on a white sheet of paper.

Designing Our Bags

Once completed, each weaving is delivered by hand to our partner workshop in Guatemala.

Every weaving is carefully tracked and assigned a unique SKU to ensure it can be identified throughout the production process.

From there, each textile is thoughtfully paired with complementary full-grain leather, and the design and craftsmanship of every bag begins.

The artisans in our partner workshop are also compensated fairly, earning approximately 40% above the local minimum wage while working in a safe, skilled environment that values quality over mass production.

Close-up of a warm tan leather item with a small cursive 'grace fire' logo, next to a black and white striped woven textile. Close-up of a warm tan leather item with a small cursive 'grace fire' logo, next to a black and white striped woven textile.

Grace & Fire

Every bag is carefully branded with the Grace & Fire logo—a symbol of the craftsmanship, relationships, and purpose behind each piece.

We take pride in the intentional, slow process of how our bags are made, honoring the hands, time, and tradition of every artisan involved.

Because each bag is handcrafted and each weaving is one of a kind, every piece tells its own story.

Most importantly, every Grace & Fire bag helps create meaningful opportunity in rural Guatemala, where access to stable employment and economic mobility is dramatically limited.

By choosing slow fashion, you become part of a story that values people, preserves tradition, and invests in lasting change.

A close-up lifestyle shot of a person's hands using a metal stamp with an orange handle to stamp an orange sheet of material onto a wooden board, set in a bright, softly blurred workshop environment. A close-up lifestyle shot of a person's hands using a metal stamp with an orange handle to stamp an orange sheet of material onto a wooden board, set in a bright, softly blurred workshop environment.

Every Bag is Hand Made

Our partner workshop is located on a beautiful town of Antigua, Guatemala.

The leather artisans are highly skilled craftspeople, many of whom have spent decades perfecting their trade. Their experience, precision, and attention to detail are evident in every piece they create.

Every Grace & Fire bag is handcrafted with care, and we are proud to partner with artisans whose craftsmanship reflects the quality, dignity, and heritage behind our work.

We exist to build ethical systems rooted in dignity, transparency, human connection, cultural respect, and long-term partnership—values reflected not only in our words, but in our actions.

OUR CLOSING PROMISE

We exist to build ethical systems rooted in dignity, transparency, human connection, cultural respect, and long-term partnership in both WORDS and ACTIONS

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