Handwoven Gray Road Pillow
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- Delivery: 5 days after the order is placed
- Purchase includes pillow cover only.
- Care instructions: Hand wash or wash machine recommended. Do not use bleach.
Immerse yourself in the uniqueness of each pillow. Handmade with love, these creations preserve artisanal techniques, ensuring no two pillows are alike. In a world of mass production, embrace the beauty of a one-of-a-kind product that narrates its own story. Join us in empowering women in the rural communities of El Salvador. Through training and fair work, we instill hope and self-sustainability. With every purchase, you create a ripple effect of positive change for women, their families, and their communities.
Our commitment to fair trade ensures that artisans receive just compensation for their exceptional work. We advocate for good working conditions and celebrate the diversity of all genders, races, and orientations. Your purchase supports a community committed to these values.
At the intersection of tradition and innovation, our designs showcase the complexity of Salvadoran culture. Thread by thread, the Hand-Woven Stories Community weaves cultural identity into each textile. Experience modernity infused with deep cultural roots.
Crafted by the Hand-Woven Stories Community:
Nestled in a place where tradition meets resilience, the Hand-Woven Stories Community breathes life into the technique of lever loom weaving. Led by artisanal master Mr. Don Ciro Castro, this community preserves and evolves the craft, passing it through generations.
Elevate your home with a touch of artisanal luxury. Choose the Hand-Woven Stories Pillow Collection – where every pillow tells a story, and your space becomes a canvas of culture and craftsmanship.
Transform your space today – experience the artistry of Hand-Woven Stories.
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.