Ocean's Embrace Hoop Earrings
Dive into the depths of elegance with our Ocean's Embrace earrings, a mesmerizing addition to our Mother’s Day Collection, Pearl of the Sea. Each pair is a testament to the skilled craftsmanship and heartfelt dedication of the artisans at Lula Mena.
At the heart of these earrings lies a circle adorned with lustrous pearls, symbolizing purity and grace. Descending gracefully, a hoop of delicate pearls encircles the earlobe, exuding timeless sophistication. But it's the unique touch of artisanal ingenuity that sets these earrings apart—the subtle inclusion of fish scales, delicately crafted and suspended from a dainty gold tube, adds an enchanting oceanic allure to the design.
Handcrafted with meticulous attention to detail, these earrings embody our commitment to eco-friendliness and fair trade. Every piece carries with it the story of empowerment and transformation, as we empower women in vulnerable communities of El Salvador, providing them with opportunities for sustainable livelihoods.
Celebrate the essence of Mother’s Day with a gift that not only sparkles with beauty but also radiates with purpose. Our Ocean's Embrace earrings are more than just accessories—they're symbols of empowerment, resilience, and the enduring bond of love.
Join us in honoring the spirit of craftsmanship, sustainability, and women's empowerment. Choose Ocean's Embrace and wear a piece of the ocean's magic wherever you go.
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.