Casa Corazon

Casa Corazon Fairly traded goods from Guatemala. A time when people relied on their manual skills and imagination to make things that they wore and used daily.

A HANDMADE ECONOMY AND CULTURAL SURVIVAL

Much as we love the modern world, we also miss a simpler time; even if we have never experienced it. There are few cultures left in the world like the Mayan communities in Guatemala that still live by their hands. The cottage industries that flourish here in homes and small workshops include wax, metal, wood work and above all – weaving.

Casa Corazon is at the Cochrane Christmas Market this weekend. -
11/16/2023

Casa Corazon is at the Cochrane Christmas Market this weekend. -

11/06/2023
Still shopping? We have you covered! We're open until 3 pm today!Fresh & Local Market & Kitchens ...
12/24/2022

Still shopping? We have you covered! We're open until 3 pm today!

Fresh & Local Market & Kitchens

There's still time to pick up the perfect gift. Stop by Casa Corazon today!Fresh & Local Market & Kitchens ...
12/23/2022

There's still time to pick up the perfect gift. Stop by Casa Corazon today!

Fresh & Local Market & Kitchens

The Barco Bag - Available in a variety of colours, each trimmed in genuine leather. With leather handles that easily sli...
12/11/2022

The Barco Bag - Available in a variety of colours, each trimmed in genuine leather. With leather handles that easily slip over the shoulder making it a breeze to shop hands free.

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Wrap up your holiday shopping here!The copper silver blend on these hand crafted pendants give them a unique shimmer. Li...
12/10/2022

Wrap up your holiday shopping here!

The copper silver blend on these hand crafted pendants give them a unique shimmer. Light weight, they complement any style.

Photos do not do them justice - come and see for yourself.

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Here are the ladies that dye with plants and weave on back-strap looms.
12/10/2022

Here are the ladies that dye with plants and weave on back-strap looms.

Happiness is not bought, it is woven♥️🤩

A pop of colour, culture, and it's completely functional for the weekend getaway and more.A selection of colours to choo...
12/06/2022

A pop of colour, culture, and it's completely functional for the weekend getaway and more.
A selection of colours to choose from, each with durable leather handles and trim.

Stop by and pick your favourite at the market & Local Market & Kitchens.

Something for everyone on your list. These men's corte shirts are always a perfect fit.See you at the market Fresh & Loc...
12/04/2022

Something for everyone on your list. These men's corte shirts are always a perfect fit.

See you at the market Fresh & Local Market & Kitchens

The Mary Poppins bag is everything you'd expect it to be. The perfect size to be on the go AND it has a surprising capac...
11/27/2022

The Mary Poppins bag is everything you'd expect it to be. The perfect size to be on the go AND it has a surprising capacity.

A selection of colours to choose from, each with durable leather handles and trim. Stop by and pick your favourite at the market Fresh & Local Market & Kitchens.

Tapas Festival is happening today at Fresh & Local Market & Kitchens. Get some good eats and start your holiday shopping...
11/26/2022

Tapas Festival is happening today at Fresh & Local Market & Kitchens. Get some good eats and start your holiday shopping at Casa Corazon!

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12445 Lake Fraser Drive SE
Calgary, AB
T2J7A4

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Friday 11am - 6pm
Saturday 11am - 6pm
Sunday 11am - 5pm

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A HANDMADE ECONOMY AND CULTURAL SURVIVAL There are few cultures left in the world like the Mayan communities in Guatemala that still live by their hands. The cottage industries that flourish here in homes and small workshops include wax, metal, wood work and above all – weaving. My great attraction to the weaving traditions of Guatemala has been their beauty along with the cultural survival of the Mayan communities.

It is obvious that Guatemala is losing, bit by bit, some of their rich traditions in weaving. This is where I believe that designers, both local and foreign, who find new uses for vintage and new weavings, in bags, purses, even footwear, are helping the Mayan artisan communities retain their traditional skills.

I am an advocate of maintaining and discovering new markets for these products which will assist in the preservation of this rich Mayan culture.