Empowering women around the world.
Illuminative Gives Back
Supporting Culture & Heritage
From Colombia to Guatemala, we are supporting women by bringing their culture and heritage to our collections. By supporting them, we are helping to provide income for themselves and their families.
Colombia
Meet the indigenous Zenue women of San Antonio de Palmito and Tuchin, Colombia. For hundreds of generations, they have passed down the Arrow Cane craft from mother to daughter. The intricate weaving of the Arrow Cane fibers and the unique Zenue fabric create a geometric splendor that tells the story of beauty and balance in life and creation. The cane fibers are harvested, sun-bleached and dyed with plant pigments- each one uniquely different from another.
By selling these handcrafted cuffs, the Zenue women of Colombia provide the most important income for their families and the wider community- helping to provide education, housing, and food. Through this partnership, Illuminative has helped to make both economic and social impact in these communities, reflecting the diligent work of these women and the Arrow Cane craft.
Guatemala
If I could only put into words the deep emotion I felt as I listened to their stories of surviving as single mothers, struggling to feed their children and provide clothes for them- I was overwhelmed. Through the efforts of Michael and Kambria, these women were given an opportunity to learn a trade and earn a decent wage. I learned just how uncommon that is in a developing rural town like San Marco- and to be in a safe place that provides care and hope on physical, emotional and spiritual levels for these women. I am proud and excited to have Illuminative partner with the work and ministry that SiTek provides for these ladies and am overjoyed and how the social and economic impact will continue to bless their lives.”
Much love,