Weaving for Justice
@weavingforjustice.bsky.social
Weaving for Justice is a volunteer, nonprofit organization working in solidarity with Maya weaving collectives in Chiapas, Mexico so they may continue living on their ancestral lands in sustainable ways that respect their lands, language, and traditions.
We are deeply grateful for the support we’ve received over the past year. We wish everyone safety, love, and joy this holiday season and in the year to come.
Photo: Christmas eve 1987, Chenalho', Chiapas. Photo by Christine Eber
Photo: Christmas eve 1987, Chenalho', Chiapas. Photo by Christine Eber
December 24, 2025 at 9:55 PM
We are deeply grateful for the support we’ve received over the past year. We wish everyone safety, love, and joy this holiday season and in the year to come.
Photo: Christmas eve 1987, Chenalho', Chiapas. Photo by Christine Eber
Photo: Christmas eve 1987, Chenalho', Chiapas. Photo by Christine Eber
Boys play bird-like music on water whistles made from gourds while women dance throughout the night and for thirteen days after Christmas. The boys' water whistles are similar to ones used in ancient Mesoamerican rituals.
December 24, 2025 at 9:55 PM
Boys play bird-like music on water whistles made from gourds while women dance throughout the night and for thirteen days after Christmas. The boys' water whistles are similar to ones used in ancient Mesoamerican rituals.
As you think of others far
away, think of yourself
(say: "If only I were a candle
in the dark").
Mahmoud Darwish, Palestinian poet (1941-2008)
On Human Rights Day, we share this powerful poem and our sincerest thanks to all who has supported us over the past year to be a candle in the dark.
away, think of yourself
(say: "If only I were a candle
in the dark").
Mahmoud Darwish, Palestinian poet (1941-2008)
On Human Rights Day, we share this powerful poem and our sincerest thanks to all who has supported us over the past year to be a candle in the dark.
December 12, 2025 at 8:08 PM
As you think of others far
away, think of yourself
(say: "If only I were a candle
in the dark").
Mahmoud Darwish, Palestinian poet (1941-2008)
On Human Rights Day, we share this powerful poem and our sincerest thanks to all who has supported us over the past year to be a candle in the dark.
away, think of yourself
(say: "If only I were a candle
in the dark").
Mahmoud Darwish, Palestinian poet (1941-2008)
On Human Rights Day, we share this powerful poem and our sincerest thanks to all who has supported us over the past year to be a candle in the dark.
As you return home,
to your home, think of others
(do not forget the people of
the camps).
As you sleep and count the stars,
think of others.
(those who have nowhere
to sleep).
As you liberate yourself in
metaphor, think of others.
(those who have lost the
right to speak).
to your home, think of others
(do not forget the people of
the camps).
As you sleep and count the stars,
think of others.
(those who have nowhere
to sleep).
As you liberate yourself in
metaphor, think of others.
(those who have lost the
right to speak).
December 12, 2025 at 8:08 PM
As you return home,
to your home, think of others
(do not forget the people of
the camps).
As you sleep and count the stars,
think of others.
(those who have nowhere
to sleep).
As you liberate yourself in
metaphor, think of others.
(those who have lost the
right to speak).
to your home, think of others
(do not forget the people of
the camps).
As you sleep and count the stars,
think of others.
(those who have nowhere
to sleep).
As you liberate yourself in
metaphor, think of others.
(those who have lost the
right to speak).
Photo: From left to right, Juana María Arias Pérez, Verónica Arias Pérez, with Weaving for Justice volunteers, Lorena Cabatic, and Sheryl Williams
November 23, 2025 at 6:43 PM
Photo: From left to right, Juana María Arias Pérez, Verónica Arias Pérez, with Weaving for Justice volunteers, Lorena Cabatic, and Sheryl Williams
That's why I want to say to you, our compañeras in solidarity in the United States, thank you for listening to me and I hope you will not be discouraged and will continue to support us to feed our families."
November 23, 2025 at 6:43 PM
That's why I want to say to you, our compañeras in solidarity in the United States, thank you for listening to me and I hope you will not be discouraged and will continue to support us to feed our families."
Thank you for supporting us...We continue to weave a lot on the backstrap loom because where we live we suffer to fill our basic needs for our families and our homes.
November 23, 2025 at 6:43 PM
Thank you for supporting us...We continue to weave a lot on the backstrap loom because where we live we suffer to fill our basic needs for our families and our homes.
On the last day, November 9th, Verónica let us record her speaking about her experience:
"I live in Chiapas, but I am happy to be here in this place with our compañeras from the United States selling for the women of Tsobol Antsetik. I hear that you work a lot for us, the women of Tsobol Antsetik.
"I live in Chiapas, but I am happy to be here in this place with our compañeras from the United States selling for the women of Tsobol Antsetik. I hear that you work a lot for us, the women of Tsobol Antsetik.
November 23, 2025 at 6:43 PM
On the last day, November 9th, Verónica let us record her speaking about her experience:
"I live in Chiapas, but I am happy to be here in this place with our compañeras from the United States selling for the women of Tsobol Antsetik. I hear that you work a lot for us, the women of Tsobol Antsetik.
"I live in Chiapas, but I am happy to be here in this place with our compañeras from the United States selling for the women of Tsobol Antsetik. I hear that you work a lot for us, the women of Tsobol Antsetik.
They sold $7,028 of textiles for their collective, including weavings that didn’t sell at the Feria which we brought back to Las Cruces. Earnings from the Feria will be a great help for the 28 women and their families in the collective to meet their basic needs.
November 23, 2025 at 6:43 PM
They sold $7,028 of textiles for their collective, including weavings that didn’t sell at the Feria which we brought back to Las Cruces. Earnings from the Feria will be a great help for the 28 women and their families in the collective to meet their basic needs.
Verónica speaks Spanish and was able to speak with customers and translate for Juana María. Both women learned to use the CLIP machine for credit card sales. This was no small feat, for even some of us volunteers! The women faced many challenges during the Feria, but did so with grace and good humor
November 23, 2025 at 6:43 PM
Verónica speaks Spanish and was able to speak with customers and translate for Juana María. Both women learned to use the CLIP machine for credit card sales. This was no small feat, for even some of us volunteers! The women faced many challenges during the Feria, but did so with grace and good humor
They came to sell weavings made by members of their collective, Tsobol Antsetik (Women United). Juana María, who is monolingual in Tsotsil, a Mayan language, had never left the highlands of Chiapas before this trip. The collective selected her to represent them as their master weaver.
November 23, 2025 at 6:43 PM
They came to sell weavings made by members of their collective, Tsobol Antsetik (Women United). Juana María, who is monolingual in Tsotsil, a Mayan language, had never left the highlands of Chiapas before this trip. The collective selected her to represent them as their master weaver.
All proceeds from this sale contribute to scholarships for Maya youth from Belize, Guatemala, and Chiapas, Mex. under the auspices of The Maya Educational Foundation.
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October 17, 2025 at 10:18 PM
All proceeds from this sale contribute to scholarships for Maya youth from Belize, Guatemala, and Chiapas, Mex. under the auspices of The Maya Educational Foundation.
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to the folks who will host her there. We’re delighted that the artisanry of the weavers in Chiapas will soon be in the homes of African families. In the photo taken by Elaine’s husband, Leo, Christine on the left and Elaine on the right, show off some of the weavings.
August 31, 2025 at 9:45 PM
to the folks who will host her there. We’re delighted that the artisanry of the weavers in Chiapas will soon be in the homes of African families. In the photo taken by Elaine’s husband, Leo, Christine on the left and Elaine on the right, show off some of the weavings.
of each month. After enjoying cake and company, residents listened to a brief talk Christine gave and then purchased textiles. Amy, one of the residents, is on her way soon to several countries in Africa where she plans to give animalitos and other woven gifts
August 31, 2025 at 9:45 PM
of each month. After enjoying cake and company, residents listened to a brief talk Christine gave and then purchased textiles. Amy, one of the residents, is on her way soon to several countries in Africa where she plans to give animalitos and other woven gifts
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August 30, 2025 at 8:11 PM
The bags sell for $45 and are available at our 3rd Saturday sales from 10am-3pm at First Christian Church, 1809 El Paseo Road, Las Cruces, New Mexico. If you cannot come to one of our sales and would like to purchase a bag, please email us at www.weaving-for-justice.org.
August 30, 2025 at 8:11 PM
The bags sell for $45 and are available at our 3rd Saturday sales from 10am-3pm at First Christian Church, 1809 El Paseo Road, Las Cruces, New Mexico. If you cannot come to one of our sales and would like to purchase a bag, please email us at www.weaving-for-justice.org.
Since the elimination of these visas, the women have been doing their best to make lives for themselves and their families. They work together to make the bags in four shelters: Casa Colombano, Casa Acogida, Our Lady of Guadalupe Cathedral, and Corpus Cristi Parish in Anapra.
August 30, 2025 at 8:11 PM
Since the elimination of these visas, the women have been doing their best to make lives for themselves and their families. They work together to make the bags in four shelters: Casa Colombano, Casa Acogida, Our Lady of Guadalupe Cathedral, and Corpus Cristi Parish in Anapra.