We hit the market today to get the artisans thinking about Sunday's election. Hopefully, we'll have enough motivated candidates to fill all the positions. It was great to see more than half the stalls open for business today. But, in reality there were only 7 or 8 artisans working there.
We're starting a series of artisan profiles on the blog with the first few to come today. Since all the products are handmade, it's nice to know whose hands they are.
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Nexos Voluntarios is working with an association of local artisans to upgrade the marketplace, help artisans buy inputs collectively to negotiate better prices, teach English and basic accounting, hold design workshops encouraging artisans to differentiate their products, and reach out to international websites selling Peruvian crafts.
About the Mercado Artesanal
The outdoor market was constructed in 2007 and has 60 stalls of pottery, textiles and jewelry made by local artisans. It is located next to the bus terminal on the main highway, on the left if you are facing the bus terminal from the highway. The market is open Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday from 10am to 5pm.
To see product photos, click here.
To see product photos, click here.
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About Urubamba
Urubamba is located in Peru's Sacred Valley (Valle Sagrado) about 1 hour north of Cusco. It functions as a regional transit hub for the area. It's 8000 residents are mostly of Quechuan descent. Many survive on only 100 Soles/month, less than $1/day.
About NeVo
Nexos Voluntarios promotes high quality voluntary activity by encouraging impact-driven non-profit organizations to incorporate volunteers, and by acting as a bridge between such organizations and motivated individuals who wish to participate in meaningful social initiatives in Peru.
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