As you know, this year has been one of the most challenging for everyone to recover both financially and emotionally from the aftermath of the pandemic. In 2020, one of the biggest challenges we took on was to look after the welfare of our knitters. We knew that not being able to weave and produce more dolls for months would directly affect the economic stability of their households. So we decided to give out food baskets and provide interest-free loans to the weavers who needed them most, to cover health expenses due to COVID-19 or basic needs. We also provided certified yarns and other materials so that they could work from home and continue producing dolls. This initiative allowed weavers to equip their weaving workshops at home as they faced restrictions due to the pandemic.
Another group of weavers that we work with are the palito and crochet weavers, who are located outside of Lima, such as in Huancavelica, Huánuco, Cusco and Puno. They have been the most affected by the pandemic, as the demand for their handmade products has dropped in the textile market. To address this situation, we have proposed a campaign in alliance with other private actors to promote and make artisan textile art visible, and generate more employment for our weavers. This idea will be carried out in 2022, along with more proposals to reactivate the economy of handicrafts and weaving.
Our website features woven products from different artisans and weavers throughout the country. Our aim is to connect our international customers with the sale of their products. One of our main objectives for 2022 is to carry out a training program in alliance with a state institution to train more people interested in the field of doll weaving. We believe that this is an opportunity for weavers to access this market, as it is currently in high demand and is synonymous with work. This, in turn, will help us to continue growing as a socially committed company, dedicated to promoting the quality work of our weavers
