Nena & Co. is proud to sustainably employ over 60 seamstresses, craftsmen and women, and master weavers in Guatemala. And we’re growing!
Today, we introduce you to several important members of our team. Watch the video to see exactly who is behind your Nena Bag.
Video Highlights:
00:00: Weavers at work
00:18 Introducing our first weaver
00:31 To be like her grandfather
00:45 Mariely introduces herself
01:04 Gladys is a Craftswoman
01:19 Providing for a family
01:33 Luis is a Bag Artisan
01:40 We meet more of the team
01:57 Josue is successful
Video Transcript:
[Music]
[Kaqchikel Language]
(in Spanish) One word that would describe me would be innovative. My dreams came true. They’ve come true in my life. I wanted to be a businesswoman like my Grandfather who distributed all types of things. And thank God, the most Supreme, has given to me. And I am happy.
I am Mariely. I am a Seamstress and I am an innovator.
My name is Cirilo. I work as a Bag Artisan and I am a fighter.
My name is Gisela. I am a Seamstress. I am happy.
I am Marie Montezuma. I am a Seamstress. I am responsible.
My name is Gladys Mariesol. I am a Craftswoman. And I am strong.
I am Vicente. I’m a Bag Artisan and I’m an Entrepreneur.
My name is Rosa Martinez. I am a Seamstress. I am a hard worker. I am a provider for my family.
I am David Geronimo. I’m a Bag Artisan. And I am sincere.
My name is Jonathan Silva. I’m a Bag Artisan. And I am a fighter.
My name is Celeste an I’m a Craftswoman. And I’m a dreamer.
I am Luis. I’m a Bag Artisan and I’m an entrepreneur.
My name is Emilse Celeste Rodriguez Gomez. I’m a Bag Artisan and I am positive.
I’m Mateo. I’m a Bag Artisan and I’m positive.
My name is Cesar Najera. I’m a Bag Artisan and I’m an optimistic person.
My name is Josue Giron. I’m a Bag Artisan and I’m a successful person.
My name is Luis. I am a Bag Artisan and I am very happy.