Antigua, Guatemala

Partners since 2012

About

Casa de Los Gigantes was founded by Siggy Bagataile almost 30 years ago with the mission to create innovative handmade goods that bring together modern designs and ancestral techniques. Casa de Los Gigantes believes that creating sustainable opportunities built on collaboration and innovation is the most effective way to ignite social change and that adapting ancestral techniques to modern life is the best way to preserve Guatemala’s rich cultural legacies.

The partnerships in Casa de Los Gigantes artisan network help end the cycle of poverty by providing financial stability to talented artisans and their communities. At the same time, their special products preserve Guatemalan traditions that have been passed down for generations and bring warmth and humanity to the world. In their collaboration with Noonday, they have focused on transforming upcycled huipiles(traditional embroidered garments) to create beautiful accessories.

  • Antigua, Guatemala

    Guatemala is a small Central American country whose name translates to “land of trees” in the Maya-Toltec language. Both the chocolate bar and blue denim were invented in Guatemala. It’s a popular destination among travelers due to its unique heritage and natural beauty. Known as the Land of the Eternal Spring, the tropical weather and interwoven traditions make this region of the world perfect for culture lovers. There are 25 languages spoken in Guatemala. Spanish is the official and most spoken language.

Stories of Flourishing

  • The word huipil comes from the Náhuatl word huipilli, meaning “my covering.” Hui piles are worn mostly among indigenous people in Guatemala. Most are handmade using the traditional backstrap loom and many are hand - embroidered. Indigenous women have passed this art down through the centuries. Siggy sources upcycled huipiles from local markets to create beautiful accessories for Noonday. You could say that our first move in circular fashion started many years ago when we began sourcing upcycled huipiles!