In an increasingly globalized world, it's easy to lose sight of the importance of preserving our roots and valuing artisanal work. At Artisan2You, we believe that indigenous traditions can adapt and remain relevant today. That's why Artisan2You, in collaboration with indigenous women, invites you to the ongoing events we participate in. We aim to support our nuestras our entrepreneurial women are building a better future for themselves and their families through fair trade, as defined by the World Fair Trade Organization for Latin America.. Last weekend, Artisan2You was present at the Street Food Market where we continued to impact the lives of Indigenous women indígenas by promoting fair and sustainable trade in Mexico.. En At the Street Food Market we are able to share with...
On August 29th, Huellas Que Trascienden A.C. was present at TEC SOUNDS RADIO. Join Mauricio Raigosa, director of Huellas Que Trascienden A.C., and Rosy López, our community liaison, to learn about the project they are helping indigenous women in Chiapas change their lives through fair trade and financial training. Be part of this story and subscribe to our YouTube channel to stay up-to-date with the latest news from Huellas Que Trascienen A.C.
Peanuts are produced and harvested by producing families in El Parral, Chiapas. By purchasing this product, they benefit families and the community through the payment of fair prices, valuing the work of the families throughout the year. Peanuts are often consumed as a snack, in sauces, Mexican sweets or dishes. Peanuts are a source of nutrients and good fats, they can help control weight and protect the body from heart disease. Peanuts are planted in May with the first rain. Each bush plant is planted 40 cm apart. Two peanuts (almonds) give one bush plant and each bush plant produces 40 to 50 peanuts. They are dried in the sun for a period of two days. It is harvested in...
When we drink a cup of coffee, we are often unaware of the work behind it, much less the composition of the plantation and its potential by-products. The coffee husk covers the bean and is removed at the time of pulping. The husk is usually discarded as fertilizer, but an alternative has been found: it can be used as tea. Tea allows the use of the entire crop and the consumption of a drink with an attractive characteristic flavour due to its acidic and sweet tones. It also has several health benefits such as being anti-allergenic, antioxidant, helping to maintain cholesterol and glucose levels, and strengthening the cardiovascular and immune systems. Giving yourself the opportunity to try coffee cherry tea...
The women of the indigenous community of Yochib, Chiapas, Mexico learn how to weave on backstrap looms as little girls. This technique is passed down from generation to generation and is how they make part of the clothing that they wear. It is also one of the few ways women can make money for their households. As part of the organization's program, the women of Huellas que Trascienden have the benefit of going into town (San Cristóbal de las Casas, Chiapas), an hour away from Yochib, to pick out the thread that they will use to make their woven products . These threads are the interest-free goods that Huellas que Trascienden provides them with. By participating in the program, they...
