Through our platform, I strive to share the deeper meanings behind each piece, the stories woven into the patterns, the cultural significance, and the history of the communities who create them. I also like sharing things about Colombian culture and history, and love talking about folklore from different regions. This is where I dive deep into their origins pre-colonialism and story tell their true meaning!

I talk openly about the challenges our Indigenous communities in Colombia face today: from the threats to their land and culture to the harsh realities of poverty, racism, discrimination, and displacement. Over the years, we have raised funds through TikTok for food, water, and other resources for several Indigenous communities in Bogota and La Guajira, Colombia. I’m keen on uplifting and sharing the voices of Indigenous peoples and their movements and have partnered with Wayuu-led organizations out of La Guajira to help with constructing educational spaces and other resources they may need. This space is also used to spark important conversations, a few examples:

The differences between cultural appreciation and cultural appropriation, and how to honor Indigenous craft respectfully.

The epidemic of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women (MMIW), a crisis that affects not only Native communities in the U.S. and Canada but also Indigenous women across Abya Yala (Latin America).

Broader issues on LANDBACK and Indigenous rights, racism, sovereignty, and justice.

We are more than a marketplace; we are a platform for advocacy, education, and meaningful connection. Together, we aim to honor Indigenous artisanship, preserve cultural traditions, and stand in solidarity with Indigenous communities.

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For a long time, I had wanted to change the name of the business from its original name I started with. I thought long and hard for a name that could truly reflect the heart of this project, a name that would honor all the incredible women we collaborate with and the diverse cultures they come from. I wanted something that spoke not just to the art itself, but to the depth, resilience, and identity woven into every piece. For months, nothing felt quite right. And this might sound a little cheesy, but I saw the root of a plant one day, and it just kind of clicked in my brain. Raíces Tejidas. Woven Roots.

The words felt good in my soul. I made a video about the name and posted it on TikTok to hear what the community had to say and everyone loved it too! That's when I felt 100% confident about the change. Raíces, or roots, because every creation we share is deeply rooted in Indigenous identity, in ancestral knowledge, in cultural memory. These roots run deep through the lives of the artisans, grounded in their territories, languages, and traditions. And tejidas, or woven, because each piece, whether it's beaded, stitched, or woven, is a result of generations of weaving stories, skills, and ways of being into something tangible. Something you can hold in your hands.

Raíces Tejidas speaks to the strength and continuity of culture, to the pride held in every bead and thread, and to the powerful way Indigenous artisans carry their heritage forward through their hands. It’s a name that holds both tradition and transformation, just like the women and communities who inspire everything we do and are the backbone of what makes this brand what it truly is!