This site is dedicated to educate and promote the work of a small weaving cooperative in the town of Zinacantan in the state of Chiapas Mexico.
We encourage you to support sustainable women's development by sustaining Ziancantan's local weaving coops. Visit the town and buy directly from the people making their products. Not only you get to purchase some beautiful items, you also get to meet the persons making them, see the elaboration process, get to know them and their stories and their lives. You may even sample some traditional foods. In resume, you also get a real cultural experience. Much more than at a simple outlet!
Your visit supports the economic development of women who otherwise have limited ways to contribute to the stability of their families and community. When the artisans earn an income trough their skills it also develops their business skills, their confidence and contributes to the perpetuation of their trade and traditional lifestyle.
Sustainable development translates into opportunities for economic fairness and justice, access, responsible and respectful use and preservation of the land, sovereignty, and the respect of basic human rights.
Come and visit us at Felipa's Crafts in Zinacantan, Cristobal Colon Ave # 32.
Tel (Spanish only).967 67 98 816
