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Rosario, Maricela, and María del Rosario
Rosario, Maricela, and María del Rosario are members of the P’urepécha indigenous community from Cuanajo, Michoacán. They specialize in creating textiles using a prehispanic technique called backstrap loom. It's a very time-consuming process, but they’ve become experts after so many years of practice. Like many artisans, they work nearly every day of the week. They look for opportunities to expand their market by traveling to other cities such as Pátzcuaro. They are extremely devoted to their craft and work endless hours to provide quality products. Whenever you purchase from their collection, you are supporting their artistry and investing in their future.
Victoria
Doña Victoria is a member of the Mazahua indigenous community from San Simón De La Laguna, Donato Guerra, Estado de México. She specializes in cross stitching, which allows her to create an array of beautiful items. She temporarily has a small stand in the city of Morelia to expand her market. She travels with her family about four hours and stays there a few days out of the week. When COVID numbers increased in Morelia, the local government shut down her stand. She would sell her items by foot all across the city. Fortunately, the government allowed her to open her stand again, but to this day it is uncertain when she can be shut down. She is a hard worker that looks for alternatives when obstacles are thrown her way. A seven-day work week is the norm for her, especially during the pandemic. Whenever you purchase from her collection, you are supporting the well-being of Doña Victoria and her family.
MARICELA
Maricela is by far one of the most talented artisans that I know. She specializes in high fire clay pottery. Her products reflect her immense creativity. She is a member of the P’urepécha indigenous community from Huáncito, Michoacán. The remote location of Huáncito makes it hard for her to reach more customers. She is forced to travel to far away cities and works endlessly to reach a larger market. She travels with her son and sells her products by foot, carrying them on her back with a rebozo (Mexican traditional shawl). Maricela is a lovely person and an amazing mother. Whenever you purchase from her collection, you are helping preserve traditions and invest in the well-being of Maricela and her family.
Leticia
Leticia is a highly creative tule artisan. Her creativity is seen among the array of products she creates. She is from the small community of San Agustín del Pulque, Michoacán. She travels to the the head municipal town of Cuitzeo with her younger daughter and sets up her stand to expand her market. When COVID numbers were high in Cuitzeo, the town took precautions, which led to closing her stand. This took a huge toll on her sales. Thankfully, the town allowed her to be back in the city square where she is more exposed to potential customers. Leticia is a hard worker who adjusts to make sure she can provide for her family. Whenever you purchase from her collection, you are helping preserve traditions and invest in the well-being of Leticia and her family.
