MODEL MEASUREMENTS & ITEM SIZING:

• Size shown on model: XS
• Model's measurements: US 2 / S / 26 / height: 5'8"

MORE ON THE COLLECTIVE:
‘Madres y Artesanas Tex’ (Mothers and Artisans) IN Miraflores, La Paz, Bolivia, is an organization composed of mini-businesses administered by and made up of women dedicated to the production of high-quality handmade fabrics. The work model requires an in-house training period which runs until a prototype, in complete compliance with the quality demands of the market. Each mini-business is led by a business woman who guides, teaches and supervises all the processes used in producing the assigned articles. Under strict quality-control, the finished product is returned to the company for exportation to the U.S. This business model empowers women in Bolivia, by giving the work while allowing them to care for their families. Women are able to work from home when necessary or bring their children with them to the workplace. Each of these self-administered businesses employ up to 200 local craftswomen and can count on a guaranteed market thanks to the commercial administration provided by Yelka Maric, the organization’s administrator and principal entrepreneur.