HOLIDAY BOX
This December, send someone special a customized gift that gives back. In just three simple steps, you can curate a thoughtful arrangement of hand-crafted products made by Mexican artisans. And the best part is that each purchase keeps on giving — creating income opportunities for our partners and their families at a time when they need it more than ever. Orders shipping only in the US & Mexico right now. For any questions on products, ordering or shipping, please reach out to us at info@humanconnections.org.
If you need your package to arrive before Christmas, please order no later than Wednesday, December 16.
STEP 1 OF 3:
CHOOSE YOUR BOX
We have two Holiday Box packaging options. The first is a standard box, in which all of the items you purchase will be carefully packed. The second option is to have us fill a colorful palm basket with the items you purchase, transforming the packaging into part of the gift. Select your preference below:
Whether you’re buying a gift for yourself or have your own gift box, we are more than happy to ship your purchase in this standard 7x7x6 inch box at no cost.
Looking for a unique gift box? We are so excited to have our partner, Juan Julian’s, palm baskets available for you to wrap your gift in. These multi-purpose baskets will bring a splash of color to any room. Each basket is approximately 7.5 inches high and 10.5 inches wide.
Note: Each basket has a unique color pattern.
STEP 2 OF 3:
CHOOSE YOUR ITEMS
We’ve hand-selected a sampling of our partners’ colorful, creative, and whimsical creations. Select from the items below and fill up your box!
ORNAMENTS
Are you looking for a unique holiday ornament? These chaquira bead decorated sphere ornaments from one of our longest-standing partners, Leonarda, are inspired by her Huichol indigenous roots. Leo integrates common Huichol symbols into her artwork, so each unique piece has multiple layers of meaning.
Are you looking for a unique holiday ornament? These chaquira bead decorated egg-shaped ornaments from one of our longest-standing partners, Leonarda, are inspired by her Huichol indigenous roots. Leo integrates common Huichol symbols into her artwork, so each unique piece has multiple layers of meaning.
Handmade and embroidered decorative Fridas are the perfect way to complete any gift this year. Buy one as a present topper, hang them on your Christmas tree, or buy multiple to add a touch of color and whimsy to your own home year-round. They look fantastic hanging on door handles, tucked into little nooks on bookcases, or dangling from your car’s rearview mirror. The Lopez Lopez Family makes each felt Frida on their farm in Chiapas, Mexico.
Note: color may vary
Are you looking for a unique holiday ornament? This dyed palm leaf ornament comes from one of our newest Artisan Alliance members, Doña Felipa. Her family is originally from Guerrero and comes from a long history of palm weavers. Each ornament is about 15 inches long and can be easily shortened or stretched.
Handmade and embroidered decorative hearts are the perfect way to complete any gift this year. Buy one as a present topper, hang them on your Christmas tree, or buy multiple to add a touch of color and whimsy to your own home year-round. They look fantastic hanging on door handles, tucked into little nooks on bookcases, or dangling from your car’s rearview mirror. The Lopez Lopez Family makes each felt heart on their farm in Chiapas, Mexico.
Note: color may vary
These judaica decorative bowls from one of our longest-standing partners, Leonarda, draws from her Huichol indigenous roots, she decorates statuettes, necklaces, bracelets and wooden canvases using beeswax, thread and small beads called chaquiras. The bowls for sale here are made from dried gourds and covered in chaquira beads to create a Star of David design.
Bring some color and whimsy to your holiday decorating with these handmade beaded hummingbird ornaments. These little birds come from one of our newest Artisan Alliance members, Luis Fernando. This young man is originally from Guerrero and comes from a long history of palm weavers. Each humming bird is about 5.5 inches long and 2 inches wide (body).
Handmade and embroidered decorative stars are the perfect way to complete any gift this year. Buy one as a present topper, hang them on your Christmas tree, or buy multiple to add a touch of color and whimsy to your own home year-round. They look fantastic hanging on door handles, tucked into little nooks on bookcases, or dangling from your car’s rearview mirror. The Lopez Lopez Family makes each felt star on their farm in Chiapas, Mexico.
Note: color may vary
KITCHEN ESSENTIALS
These Oaxacan loom-woven placemats from Rolando and Naty are the perfect addition to your dinner table this holiday season. They also make fantastic cloth napkins. Each measures 19x13 inches.
Note: These placemats are sold individually, make sure to add desired quantity .
This hand-carved Guamuchil wood spoon from our partner Andrés serves for an array of uses in your kitchen; salsa, coffee, serving, etc. For those with kids, this is the perfect size spoon for them to use when helping in the kitchen or for their pretend and/or sensory play. The spoon measures 7 inches in length.
These hand-braided coasters will make you yearn for the ocean. Made of dyed palm tree and hand-woven by our partner Juan Julian, palm coasters are a fun and affordable way to add a splash of color when setting the table. Or for those that prefer neutral colors, we have some natural palm coasters as well.
Note: These coasters are sold individually, make sure to add desired quantity .
Looking to keep your tortillas warm this winter? Serving chips and salsa? Want to surprise your significant other with breakfast in bed (which would, of course, include croissants, bagels, or donuts)? This palm tortilla/chip holder made by Juan Julian will quickly become a kitchen essential whether you’re keeping tortillas warm or want to use as a chip holder. Each tortilla/chip holder measures 8x2 inches.
Looking to add something unique to your dinner table this holiday season? This rustic geometric-patterned trivet from weavers Rolando and Naty is perfect for protecting your table from hot pots and pans. Each trivet measures 12x8.5 inches.
Slower schedules have given families an opportunity to spend more time together around the kitchen table. And after six months of preparing and sharing meals, it’s time to reward your culinary efforts and re-energize your kitchen. Drawing on a diverse range of our artisan partners’ handmade products, the Kitchen Box brings a piece of Mexico to your kitchen. It includes:
- Four Oaxacan loom-woven placemats from Rolando and Naty
- Pair of hand-carved Guamuchil wood serving utensils from Andrés
- Whimsically painted ceramic bowl from Francisco and Marina
- Four hand-braided coasters made of dyed palm tree from Juan Julian
- Recipe card from a favorite hidden culinary treasure in Bucerías, Omar and Nallely
By purchasing a Kitchen Box, you will generate family-sustaining income for five HC partners, offsetting a small percentage of their lost income due to COVID-19. A win-win for your kitchen and the Bucerías community.
Each artisan box is unique and handcrafted with love. Colors and patterns may differ from the photos shown here.
GIFTS FOR HER
Are you looking for a unique gift for someone who has everything? These colorful beaded bracelets from Teresa will add some color and texture to your arm.
This handmade macrame bag from Don Moises is the perfect bag for use at the beach or for your yoga mat. It’s also a sturdy bag to take to the grocery store. Each bag measures about 30 inches in length and its width can be stretched to multiple measurements.
This simple beeswax and shea butter lip balm protects your lips from the harsh winter air headed our way. Made by a young couple, Gilari and Shamar, who own and operate an apiary in the Bay of Banderas, Mexico, the lip balm comes in an eco-friendly cardboard tube that can be recycled.
TOYS
This adorable stuffed lion from the Lopez Lopez Family is the perfect gift for the littles ones in your life. Each stuffed animal begins its life on a farm in Chiapas, Mexico, where the Lopez Lopez family raises sheep, processes the wool, and creates whimsical hand-stitched and embroidered animalitos (stuffed animals). This lion is approximately 9 inches tall.
This adorable stuffed puppy from the Lopez Lopez Family is the perfect gift for the littles ones in your life. Each stuffed animal begins its life on a farm in Chiapas, Mexico, where the Lopez Lopez family raises sheep, processes the wool, and creates whimsical hand-stitched and embroidered animalitos (stuffed animals). This puppy is approximately 5 inches tall.
STEP 3 OF 3:
CHOOSE YOUR CARD (OPTIONAL)
Add a holiday card for the occasion. Our team handwrites each and every note to keep your gift personal.
(Plus, we have great handwriting.)
At no additional cost, add a holiday card for the occasion. Our team handwrites each and every note to keep your gifts personal. (Plus, we have great handwriting.)
CHECKOUT (HOORAY!)
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Please note: If you are curating Holiday Boxes for different individuals,
it is best for you to order each box separately. Thank you!