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Jacqueline De Leon

Jacqueline De Leon

"Hello everyone! My name is Jacqueline De Leon, and I want to share a bit about my life and my passion for art and craftsmanship. During my childhood, I lived with my brother, cousins, grandmother, great-grandfather, and uncles. My great-grandfather had many manual skills, and I loved listening to his stories from his youth. Even though city life changed his way of working, I was always surrounded by books and notebooks that sparked my love for learning. After graduating in legal science, I worked for over 12 years in an NGO, training leaders and entrepreneurs in different areas. But with two children, my job became complicated, and I decided to pursue my passion for craftsmanship.

"I started in 2013 and gradually grew until I had my own workshop for sewing, design, and dyeing. I love working with fabrics and natural dyes; every time I see a fabric, my mind starts creating new ideas. My art is inspired by my family, and my children are my greatest motivation. I seek to grow and expand the range of products without losing sight of who I am. My art is closely related to the history, traditions, and customs of El Salvador. Indigo is a historical and cultural legacy used in pre-Columbian times for textiles and ceramics.

"As for my creative process, I am always looking to learn something new. I am self-taught in the indigo dyeing process, and I have read a lot about the topic. Additionally, I have taken sewing courses and have learned to overcome the fear of starting from scratch. The most beautiful part of my art is when I package each piece. Seeing my efforts completed after a long process is very rewarding.

One of the biggest challenges I have faced is establishing myself as a craftswoman in a male-dominated world. But with perseverance and patience, I have managed to overcome obstacles and grow every day. I want to thank Novica for helping me to share my art with the world. I will continue working every day to offer new ideas and grow as a craftswoman."

Central America Artisan Empowerment Hu

Explore Central America. Rich rainforests and active volcanoes shelter the vestiges of the Mayan civilization that lives on in the languages and the arts of Central America. You'll discover the weaving traditions recorded on the backstrap looms, the glyphs and geometry that define the jewelry and pottery, and the vibrantly-painted folk art statues and masks among all the unique, handcrafted artisan treasures in our Central America Collection.

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