Artes del Paraiso is a women's paper-making cooperative in Nuevo Paraiso, Honduras that offers beautiful textured handmade paper journals, bags, photo albums and cards. They are handcrafted from the native plants of Honduras such as maguey and izote fibre, and embellished with bougainvillaea and other flowers.
Lyssanda Designs is affiliated with Nuevo Paraiso ("New Paradise"), a community that offers displaced Hondurans better access to housing, education and health care.
Micro-businesses such as Artes del Paraiso empower Honduran women and their families to break the poverty cycle and direct the course of their own lives.
Your purchase of beautiful Artes del Paraiso handmade paper as a donation will help Honduran women, as they work toward financial self-sufficiency, sustainable community and a better future.
Set of "Artes del Paraiso" Handmade Paper Gifts $35
For your donation of $35 to Artes del Paraiso you will receive two (2) hand-crafted cards, a photo album, a small journal, a large journal, a small bag & a large bag (pictured below).
Thank
you so much for your support of this Honduran women's micro-business! These beautiful cards, photo albums, journals and bags are handcrafted from the native plants of Honduras such as maguey and izote fibre, and are embellished with bougainvillaea and other flowers.
Handmade Paper ~ Card
card and matching envelope
Handmade Paper ~ Photo Album
hardcover photo album holds two 4X6 photos
Handmade Paper ~ Small Journal
small personal journal has ten pages & hand-stitched binding
Handmade Paper ~ Large Journal
large journal has ten pages & hand-stitched binding
Handmade Paper ~ Small Bag
small bag is available with embossed designs of turtles, dolphins, butterflies or flowers (while quantities last) and has durable twine handles
Handmade Paper ~ Large Bag
large bag is available with embossed designs of turtles, dolphins, butterflies or flowers (while quantities last) and has durable twine handles