These embroidered sneakers are handmade by indigenous women's cooperatives in rural areas of Peru. All of the work is done fairly and the artisans are paid a living wage. Most of the artisans sew in their homes or at a communal studio workshop.
Your purchase helps to sustain these women, their families, and their community. Thank you!
handmade in Peru by fair trade artisans
sneakers made in Lima and embroidered in Ayacucho, Peru
The women who embroider these shoes have exceptional skills, and have very few options for other work. They are often victims of domestic violence, but despite their situations, they have organized into cooperatives and are able to produce work of astonishing beauty.
