Las Tejedoras, “The Weavers”, are a collective of 17 Nicaraguan women who transform recycled plastic bags into works of art that are a true representation of economic opportunity for the local community.
In 2021, Unispace formed a collaboration with Casa Congo and Las Tejedoras to design an ‘impact driven product’ for the office sector. The scope of the collaboration is the creation of 30+ tapestries produced by Las Tejedoras upcycling over 50,000 plastic bags. The tapestries, which can be used as rugs or wall hung artworks, will be installed inside the HQs of over 20 different global brands to inspire individual and corporate action in the areas of environmental conservation and women empowerment.
This collection of workplace tapestries has unlocked a real pathway to financial sustainability for Las Tejedoras. Thanks to this collaboration, Las Tejedoras have already made a radical step chance in their livelihood, enabling them to invest in their children’s higher education and improve their daily live and long-term prospects.
“It’s a privilege to give these talented women a global platform to showcase their craft and drive a real impact together with global brands… from Astillero to London – 1 less plastic bag, 1 more turtle!” – Nicholas Kaspareck, Senior Principal at Unispace and Co-Founder of Casa Congo
*This article was originally published on the Unispace website.