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The journey begins with the roots of our global heritage; From the textiles whose inspiration reaches back to ancient mythology, the rich bio-diversity of our planet, and deep rooted practices to the art of shoemaking which has evolved from humanity’s relationship to the land, cattle, and an ever evolving sense of style that ebbs and flows through the generations. Each shoe tells the story of artists, farmers, ranchers, craftspeople, entrepreneurs, designers, and every one of us that puts a shoe on each day.

Each pair of shoes weaves together an ecosystem of people working to make the world a more vibrant and beautiful place. Whether a textile weaver, artisan leather craftsperson, or simply a lover of authentic handcrafted art, each pair becomes a symbol of our interconnectedness and the beauty of our world.

We work with Mayan women all over the country of Guatemala to showcase their woven works of art on our Peace Boot silhouette. You become an integral part of the process by choosing your handmade textiles, leather colors, and measuring your feet to create a one of a kind boot. Our textile selection is ever-changing, as most textiles are one of a kind. Explore the world of the Guate Boots and see where it takes you!

THe GuaTe BooT experiencec h o o s e y o u r o w n a d v e n t u r e .

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peace BooTYour soon-to-be-favorite Peace Boot

is a handcrafted work of art combining handwoven Mayan textiles with the art of

shoe making. Versatile, stylish, and ready for whatever adventures come your way!

$200-$290.

Choose from various Handwoven Textiles and four different leather colors.

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el BoTineSleek and simple, El Botine features the

finest leathers in a zip-on style. $210.

Choose from four different leather colors.

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aTlas ridinG BooTWhether it’s the streets of NYC or a safari, the Atlas Boot is a fierce boot ready for action and

adventure. Let the handwoven textiles and fine leathers be the only guide you’ll need.

$275-$350.

Choose from various Handwoven Textilesand four different leather colors.

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KicKs of THe americash a n d c r a f t e d , w e a r a b l e a r t .

Kuna KicKs Handcrafted flats lined in leather, featuring

Mola textiles from the Kuna Tribe of Panama. Ready to take you through your day and bring

color and uniqueness to the world. $120.

Choose from various Mola Textiles. All pairs are completely one of a kind.

GuaTe KicKsHandcrafted flats lined in leather, featuring handwoven textiles from the Mayan communities in Guatemala.$120.

Choose from various Handwoven Textiles.

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TeysHa sandals

One of a kind, leather lined, flexible leather soled sandals, featuring indigenous Kuna and

Mayan textile art.$90.

Choose from various Handwoven and Mola Textiles and four different leather colors.

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Our purpose is to connect people through art, culture and community, and cultivate a more vibrant world. Teysha works with craftspeople to collaborate and celebrate their art forms, working through the medium of handmade boots and shoes. Beautiful, vibrant textiles are joined with the finest leathers and skillful crafstmanship in our workshop in Guatemala to create one of a kind boots and shoes.

One pair of boots involves an eco system of more than five boot-makers to create. Each pair of boots comes with a tag featuring the signature of each artisan who contributed to the pair. The more we get to know each other, the more we care for and value each other!

Above is Victor, who carefully inspects and cuts each piece of leather and textile, bouncing to the Guatemalan radio, sharpening his cuchillo (knife) before each cut, and then, each evening going to his university to study accounting and hopefully become Teysha Guatemala’s Chief of Operations.

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