How Your Purchase of Indigenous Handcrafts Empowers Communities and Preserves Culture
By Karina Rojas Did you know that your purchasing decisions can go beyond personal satisfaction and have an impact on entire communities? When a person buys items handmade by indigenous artisans, they do much more than acquire a unique piece, they become a fundamental part of preserving traditions, empowering communities and increasing the income and economic development of the community. Here are some of the impacts you can make on indigenous communities: 1. Supporting sustainable livelihoods for artisans For most indigenous artisans, their handicrafts are their main source of income. By purchasing these items, customers help the artisans provide essentials for their families, earn a financial livelihood and avoid unemployment problems in the community. In Mexico, the creation and sale of handicrafts is an important source of employment, a study by the National Institute of Statistics and Geography (INEGI) indicates that in 2021, about 480,000 jobs were...
