Respecting artisans with sustainable and ethical income while preserving their cultural values

I've been working directly in Peru, producing artisan goods for over 25 years. I collaborate with over 160 artisans and employees, many of whom work in-house and with artisans working from home. We contribute through constant orders and sustainable employment for many years, particularly with women's groups like the Chincheros in Cuzco and the Villa Maria del Triunfo women's guild in Lima. Throughout these years, not a single artisan or employee has ever quit our project. They are all well-remunerated, receiving higher-than-average income and good working conditions. Our Peruvian corporation pays into the social security and workers' compensation system, along with additional public benefits for all our artisans and employees. I believe that clearly reflects our actions and mission.

We have invested in equipment, education, loans, and infrastructure to help artisans thrive. Our goal continues to move forward; the majority of our artisans own homes, drive cars, and have children in private education — some even in universities. They are able to take vacations, travel, go to private clinics, and take pride in their work. Thanks to Rocio and Katty, our employee artisans, we have been able to support the Chincheros and Villa Maria del Triunfo women. We make a significant difference in their lives by providing steady income for these marginalized women, who receive no public assistance and have limited resources to earn a fair wage. This is not an easy task, as we depend on local authorities to allow us to assist them with work and income.

As a Peruvian, I am very proud to contribute directly to gainfully employing artisans in various living conditions and improving the quality of life of my fellow citizens. We constantly provide work orders and ship our products worldwide at very affordable prices. We serve not just North America, but also Europe, Asian markets, and Oceania. We can afford to pay everyone well while keeping them busy and employed. Additionally, we are able to help people who would otherwise receive no assistance.

No exploitation, no child labor, no sweatshops. Every artisan has improved their living conditions, has had a steady fair wage for many years, has taken pride in their skill and ability, has a place to work in above average conditions, and has contributed to their retirement. The twenty six imprisoned women we assist can buy their personal hygiene products, feed formula to their children, and buy better food inside their confinement until the day they are released.

In Denver, I've created good steady jobs for our employees to grow and thrive, in Peru fair wages and formal stable employment for over a quarter of a century. Artisans and individuals that don't have the need or desire to immigrate and work developing their cultural rich skills. IMO there is nothing more rewarding than to see an artisan thrive, in a society than doesn't support them and where there are no windows of opportunity for advancement and this, despite some outside skeptics that don't conceive the concept of empathy to lend a hand and don't believe in social justice to empower disenfranchised artisans to succeed in their craft and honor their labor to advance successfully through life.