About Latinxs Cultura Viva:

Support Mexican artisans and look stylish! Latinxs Cultura Viva is a social enterprise that promotes and sells original and authentic handmade clothing and accessories made by artisans from Mexico. Latinxs Cultura Viva is fair trade, creates local job opportunities, and promotes cultural awareness. When you purchase our products, you are making a difference in the lives of artisans and their families, and at the same time, you are looking stylish. Most importantly, you are keeping the culture alive. We have a variety of products for any occasion. Our clothing is made with love and vibrant colors. You can learn more and purchase our products by visiting our website at https://www.latinxsculturaviva.com/ or find us on social media @LatinxsCulturaViva. I welcome you to meet our artisans and their work below.

Meet the Artisans:

Yucatan, Mexico

Pictured below is Peregrina members of her family in her home studio.

Muñecas Peregrina is a family project that began in 2006 and was started by the Cen Cutz family from Ixil, Yucatan. All family members are involved in the making of these dolls, from the youngest to the oldest. The Cen Cutz family started with only two sizes made exclusively from raw fabric and grew to incorporate various sizes, models, and textiles. Recently, they began crafting personalized dolls. The Peregrina doll’s clothing represents the typical traditional dress of the state of the Yucatan with vibrant colors, detailed stitching, and the accurate depiction of their people. You can trust that every detail is carefully crafted. The family’s goal is to trademark their dolls and reach a broad range of customers by establishing their store in Ixil and Merida, Yucatan.

ARTISANS ocas EREGRINAS DOLLS

Yucatan, Mexico

Pictured below is Nelmy with her family in her home.

Nelmy is a Mayan artisan from Dzan, Yucatán. She learned the craft of embroidery at the age of 14. She began assisting her friend to embroider clothing and accessories. After Nelmy married and became a mother to five children, she rented an embroidery machine with the support of her father in law. She began to develop her embroidery products to support her family with what little she earned financially. She saved enough to purchase a meter of fabric to make napkins for tortillas and began selling them in different neighborhoods. Nelmy then started making blouses and gowns for young girls. Her husband and children assist her now with the business, and she hopes to expand her business. By collaborating with Latinxs Cultura Viva, Nelmy ensures she receives equitable and fair compensation for her products, allowing her to increase her profits.

The northern part of Jalisco, Mexico

Pictured below Wixaritari artisans

We partner and collaborate with various Wixáritari artisans, including eight families from the Northern region of Jalisco, Mexico, all of which are primarily independent women business owners. The Wixárika craft for many of these families is a generational skill passed down by family members. The artisans continue to develop and master their craft, which requires dedication, patience, focus, and love for their art. A necklace takes approximately 3 to 4 days to make, depending on the details and design. Each necklace can have up to 10,000 beads, and all of their handcrafts are made by hand. It is imperative to support them by buying their handicrafts as it is the primary source of their livelihoods, and through that, they can preserve their Wixárika culture.

WIXARITAR ARTISANS HandcraftedI Beaded Accessories

OUR REWARDS

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Image 5 Reward$110 Choose your favorite! Female Guayabera doll postcard 1 + Male Guayabera doll postcard 2