La Selva

One-of-a-kind clothing from vintage Guatemalan textiles.

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Origin: Nahualá, Sololá

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Friends, 

It's Giving Tuesday! And I wanted to let you know about an amazing organization. Founded in honor of my dear late uncle’s legacy, FUNSEPA is an innovation driven non-profit that is improving education for the neediest children in Guatemala through the power of technology. Few organizations in the world can claim to have equipped over 5% of a nation’s schools with computers and trained over 50% of its public-school teachers in the use of technology.

I’m writing today because TODAY is “Giving Tuesday," the world-recognized day for donating to your favorite non-profit (or two!). I humbly ask that you consider joining me and La Selva in donating to this cause and spreading the good word. FUNSEPA has a small overhead which is entirely covered by our founders, meaning every dollar you donate goes STRAIGHT TO KIDS IN NEED! And your contribution is tax deductible too.

Please watch the “Giving Tuesday” video. If you believe in the power of technology to affect change, please share it. Their 2016 goal is to install computers in public schools for over 250,000 kids. But they can only do it with the help of our friends.

To donate on Giving Tuesday follow this 3 step process.

Step 1: On Tuesday, December 1, 2015 please copy and paste our Giving Tuesday Campaign Video link on your Facebook and/or Twitter page. (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FnJpn437bkA).

Step 2: On the comment box below it please type in “#donate” and the dollar amount you wish to donate. Example “#donate $100”

Step 3: You will receive a safe, one-time, 5 minute form that will take your payment information and you are done.

OR - You make a quick credit card donation here:

https://funsepa.org/cms/en/donate/

I hope you will join us in the spirit of the holidays and make a donation today - no matter how small. Thank you for your generosity,

Celina Paiz

La Selva Founder & Designer 

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Origin: Zunil, Quetzaltenango

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A sexy mama in Singapore takes a stroll in her Margarita Halter Dress. Thanks for sharing these great pics Alice!

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Origin: Santa Catarina Palopó, Sololá.

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Check out this beauty from Japan in her Mariposa Dolman Dress! We’re so honored to see La Selva designs appreciated across the globe. 

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Have you seen the latest Cosmo For Latinas? We had the great honor of being selected as one of eight rising stars. Thanks to editor Laura Zapata for including us alongside all these talented Latinas!

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Origin: Tactic, Alta Verapaz

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Just love seeing a Brooklyn babe bring her style to La Selva's Twisted Headband! 🎀

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Friends, it's official. We're making the cross-country move to the beautiful city of Los Angeles. This is where we'll continue our mission of creating contemporary designs featuring the timeless beauty of Guatemalan textiles. Help us lighten our load! From now until 07/20/15, you can enjoy 50% off your next online purchase with the code CALIDREAMS. Brooklyn will forever be the birthplace of La Selva. Now we're looking to L.A. to thrive. Here's to new adventures! 

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Street kids flying down the hillside in Chichicastenango.

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Origin: Unknown. 

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Seeing some progress on some bigger projects! Like this queen sized quilt with traditional piecework. A combo of Guate textiles and indigo dyed denim scraps. 💙

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Origin: Nahualá, Sololá

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La Selva is proud to support PAWS NY 2015 Fundraiser AUCTION STARTS NOW! Enter here.

You can win an amazing package of La Selva goodies in the PAWS NY auction, including our exclusive Quilted Pet Poncho! 100% of the proceeds go towards PAWS NY's mission of nurturing the bond between pets and elderly New Yorkers. Included in the package: Quilted Pet Poncho - This handmade poncho features quilted Guatemalan textiles to keep your pet warm and comfy. Velcro straps give a perfect fit for cats or small dogs. (Neck: 9-13" / Chest: 12-16" / Length: 9") Margarita Halter Dress - This dress combines vintage Guatemalan fabric with indigo-dyed denim. Every dress is completely unique and features a different textile. Choose your size from XS-L. Traditional Chachal Necklace - One of our Guatemalan market finds! This necklace is traditionally worn by the Maya. Mercado Basket - This handwoven basket has pompoms from Chajul and is made from recycled plastic. Guatemalan Textile Postcards - A variety pack of 10 postcards from La Selva's online fabric archive.

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Origin: Sumpango, Sacatepéquez. 

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Set on a hilltop, like a colorful beacon over the city, is the cemetery in Chichicastenango. As I walk through, I get a glimpse into a distinctly different understanding of death. Often times, Mayan families burn offerings and gather to eat meals in this sacred space. It’s almost festive. I can’t help but get the sense that the past and present find common ground here.