Gladys Pichola

tatted jewelry and accessories

Gladys Pichola is a young Guatemalan artisan who creates jewelry with a lesser-known technique known... read more

Preserving Traditions Gladys creates unique jewelry and accessories. She combines a "tatting" technique she learned from a european friend with her own creative designs. She loves learning different traditional techniques and is sharing them with the world. Empowering Women The Women's Empowerment badge is awarded to female artisans or artisan groups that are led by women. Young Talent This artist shows a lot of talent or potential and is in their late teens or twenties. Microcredit Financing Gladys Pichola has received a $100 microcredit loan with 0% interest.

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Gladys Pichola tatted jewelry and accessories

Gladys Pichola is a young Guatemalan artisan who creates jewelry with a lesser-known technique known as tatting.

"I learned with my sister's godmother who visited us from Europe. She brought necklaces and bracelets with her. I fell in love with the art and wanted to learn it. Because it is a complicated technique, it took time but, in a few months, I was able to create all kinds of accessories.

"While selling my jewelry in a local market, a young woman approached me and bought many of my accessories. A few months later, I learned the woman was a well known Guatemalan designer who had used my necklaces and bracelets in her fashion shows. This motivated me even more and my passion for tatting continues to grow.

"Now, more people seek out my jewelry, but I believe it's important to remain humble. I feel full of joy and always try to to help people around me. I don't think I've lost my essence and, every day, I continue to work toward my dreams. I work very hard and want you to like my designs and become a part of this dream.

"I love reading history books where I gain inspiration for my designs. Thanks to this, I've mastered different European antique tatting techniques.

"It's an honor when people buy and wear my jewelry, and I love the opportunity to share techniques that aren't so well known in many parts of the world."

Gladys Pichola Guatemala City, Guatemala

Gladys Pichola is a young Guatemalan artisan who creates jewelry with a lesser-known technique known as tatting.

"I learned with my sister's godmother who visited us from Europe. She brought necklaces and bracelets with her. I fell in love with the art and wanted to learn it. Because it is a complicated technique, it took time but, in a few months, I was able to create all kinds of accessories.

"While selling my jewelry in a local market, a young woman approached me and bought many of my accessories. A few months later, I learned the woman was a well known Guatemalan designer who had used my necklaces and bracelets in her fashion shows. This motivated me even more and my passion for tatting continues to grow.

"Now, more people seek out my jewelry, but I believe it's important to remain humble. I feel full of joy and always try to to help people around me. I don't think I've lost my essence and, every day, I continue to work toward my dreams. I work very hard and want you to like my designs and become a part of this dream.

"I love reading history books where I gain inspiration for my designs. Thanks to this, I've mastered different European antique tatting techniques.

"It's an honor when people buy and wear my jewelry, and I love the opportunity to share techniques that aren't so well known in many parts of the world."

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Maker BadgePreserving Traditions

Gladys creates unique jewelry and accessories. She combines a "tatting" technique she learned from a european friend with her own creative designs. She loves learning different traditional techniques and is sharing them with the world.

Maker BadgeEmpowering Women

The Women's Empowerment badge is awarded to female artisans or artisan groups that are led by women.

Maker BadgeYoung Talent

This artist shows a lot of talent or potential and is in their late teens or twenties.

Maker BadgeMicrocredit Financing

Gladys Pichola has received a $100 microcredit loan with 0% interest.

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