Handwoven Olive Cadena Blanket
Crafted with Care
Handwoven in traditional lever looms using natural cotton threads, these throw blankets boast a white base adorned with enchanting chain design stripes in colors that soothe the soul - available in elegant white, earthy olive green, and rich copper.
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Size: 1.90 centimeters long x 0.68 centimeters wide.
Care instructions: Hand wash or wash machine recommended. Do not use bleach.
Feel the Difference
Our blankets transcend mere threads and fabric. Each purchase is a step towards a more sustainable world. Feel the warmth of eco-friendliness, knowing you're embracing a product made with love for nature and people.
Every Thread Tells a Story
The Hand-Woven Stories Community, a haven of artistry, is where these blankets come to life. Here, age-old stories, passed down through generations, are woven into textiles that carry the weight of cultural identity. Led by artisanal master Mr. Don Ciro Castro, the community keeps this heritage alive.
Empowerment in Every Weave
When you choose our Handwoven Blankets, you're not just selecting a cozy companion but contributing to women's empowerment in rural El Salvador. Your support transforms lives, providing hope, development, and stable work.
Fair Trade & Fair Joy
We stand by our principles of fair trade, ensuring our communities receive fair payment and optimal working conditions. We believe in diversity, gender equality, and the power of ethics.
Innovation at Heart
In our pursuit of contemporary and innovative products, we honor artisanal techniques and repurpose natural materials. Each blanket tells a unique story, creating an aura of authenticity in a world filled with mass-produced clones.
Unfold the warmth, embrace the art, and be part of the change. Discover our Handwoven Blankets today and experience the essence of tradition, empowerment, and innovation.
Buy artisan blankets online, support fair trade, and embrace a sustainable future. Add a touch of heritage to your home with our Handwoven Throw Blankets!
Meet our Hand-Woven Stories Community
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.
