Association Of So Cagru Indigenous Women

"We are a group of indigenous artisans that was formed in September 2010 with the goal of empowering women and combating violence and extreme poverty in our community. We have received solidarity support and have grown as individuals through fair trade and the playful moments we have shared.

"The mission of our organization is to promote the ancestral knowledge of our indigenous people in the south of Costa Rica through our art, using natural fibers, natural dyes, and acrylics, all handmade with recycled tools. Our art is our identity and spirituality, used in ceremonies.

"We have had to overcome many challenges and difficulties as a vulnerable group, but we have managed to reduce poverty and combat violence in our lives through collective work. We have improved the lives of people in our community by offering them unique and high-quality products, cultivated and produced by the hands of women.

"Working in this association has had a significant impact on our lives and lifestyle. We feel more empowered and valued as women, and the opportunity for personal and professional growth is wonderful.

"Thank you for taking an interest in our story and our ancestral art. Rest assured that with every purchase, you hold in your hands a product with a story of overcoming and dreams."