Intangible Heritage of Humanity
Our Art
In Montecristi – Ecuador live the great Master Weavers. Hats so elegantly weaved that the world soon started to notice its splendor providing local artisans better way of leaving and offering the world a new fresh version of perfection. This place which location constantly fascinates those who understand the value of it and the many rewards that comes with it as well. We hear of an ideal weather for natural resources and fields that can only survive its uniqueness subject to the precise temperature. Time as an ally only confirms that for many years this new world of fantastic and wonderful fields is the mother of the South America art and here we stand today to offer you a taste of her finest creation.
Objective
To create awareness and growth opportunities by promoting the art of “Montecristi Toquilla Straw Handweaving”. We are committed to work with the communities and to develop more ways to protect and prevail the essence of the “Montecristi Straw Weaving” and its intangible universal value. It is imperative that we protect its Geographical Indicator Protections, and its domination as Heritage of Humanity by the UNESCO. It is our objective to encourage the development of growth opportunities for all the communities through a “Holistic Cosmic Education”, to not only prevail the art of “Montecriti Weaving”, but also to overpass its expectations through the art of education.
Our Vision & Mission
Vison
To promote cultural, social, economic growth within local communities through holistic concepts. It is our intent to prevent the extinction of such of fine art.
Mission
To generate a culture, social, economic bond between the native master artisans art's essence with the world.