Natural Corn Husk Circle Earrings
Derived from the heart of a Salvadoran community, these earrings are more than just accessories; they represent empowerment and solidarity. Crafted by skilled women from a high-risk area, every purchase supports their livelihood and community development.
Under the tutelage of renowned artisanal designer Lula Mena, these earrings blend traditional craftsmanship with innovative techniques. The result? Timeless pieces that celebrate heritage while embracing modernity.
With a distinctive round shape, our earrings feature a unique design: a captivating half-circle motif adorns one side, while the other boasts a playful cut-in-two halves. This symphony of shapes and textures adds depth and allure to any ensemble.
But these earrings are more than just stylish adornments. By choosing our cob leaf collection, you're making a conscious choice to support ethical production practices and uplift marginalized communities.
Elevate your style with earrings that tell a story—a story of resilience, creativity, and cultural richness. Make a statement with every step, knowing that your fashion choices make a difference.
Experience the fusion of tradition and innovation. Shop our cob leaf earrings today and become a part of a movement towards sustainable fashion and social impact.
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INCOME
The norm in rural areas is that children between the ages of 10 to 12 work the fields with their parents taking care of crops.SCHOOLING
58% of the people that live in rural areas in El Salvador live in overcrowded conditions. When there is overcrowding in families, there is a higher risk of certain problems occurring, such as domestic violence, family disintegration, poor school performance, among others.
300 SALVADORANS TRY TO MIGRATE TO THE UNITED STATES DAILY DUE TO LACK OF WORK OPPORTUNITIES.
When Lula Mena began working in rural communities, many of the young women wanted to immigrate to the United States. Now that they have seen that there is an opportunity for a better life in their community, their perception of immigration has changed. They feel more confident that they will be able to provide for their families without having to leave the country. We want to continue to grow in order to offer more young adults the opportunity to work with us and avoid immigration.
One of the major challenges we faced when we began working with women was gaining the approval of their husbands. Most of the husbands and family members worried that the women would not be able to work and meet the household’s responsibilities.
Now, their husbands prepare dinner, take care of the children, and offer them support. There is still a strong sexist culture, “machismo”, in rural areas of El Salvador that we are trying to change by empowering women.