Project
Economic and Social Development with a Gender Perspective through Textile Art
Strengthening areas
Intervención en la 68ª sesión de la CSW
por la economía del arte textil y su revaloración cultural
The initiative, sponsored by the Banorte Foundation and running in collaboration with the Government of Yucatán, has allowed to work with:
Gracias por haber llevado a cada municipio las actividades para que sus grupos, colectivos y familias salgan adelante, tengan una mejor vida y puedan transmitir a las generaciones nuevas este conocimiento.
Datos y tablas dinámicos
Conozca más datos sobre las acciones realizadas, actores estratégicos, la relación del bordado con las ceremonias y ciclo de vida de las comunidades, las puntadas identificadas y las características relacionadas con la transmisión del bordado.
Textile Art
Textile art serves as a crucial element of identity and cohesion for multiple communities, notably in Yucatán, where women play the primary role. However, tools are required to further enhance their efforts to improve their quality of life, ensure fair treatment of their work to prevent undervaluation or plagiarism, preserve their ancestral techniques and knowledge closely linked to community practices, and address persistent gender inequalities that could hinder their development potential.
Revealed and Addressed Disparities
An analysis of operations, expenses, and income from artisanal work and sales in the business and finance model workshops up to September 2023 revealed that the overall average profit is only 4%. However, there is a significant disparity among municipalities, with some experiencing profits from 17.3% to 23.5%, while others reported losses from 34.3% to 75.3%. The work to empower artisans and their collectives for more effective planning, equitable distribution, and fairer competitive conditions is essential.
I not only learned to value my work, but also to express and convey to others the value that all embroideries hold... Giving significance to everything that we are and can become
What do these areas entail?
Learning about textile art as an expression of intangible cultural heritage (ICH) so that artisans recognize the significance of embroidery in the culture and identity of their communities.
Identifying and documenting stitches and products in the region and among groups, including their technical processes, production organization, and market integration.
Identifying the financial needs of families, collectives, and communities involved in entrepreneurship to enhance their knowledge and tools for effective financial planning.
Strengthening the connection between textile art and the socioeconomic circumstances of communities, artisans, and their families through training in local business models and financial education for decision-making.
Assessing and fortifying the business viability of collectives and economic groups to create sustainable business models and establish optimal and equitable competitive conditions.
Encouraging changes in men from the communities where women artisans work, so they recognize women as essential pillars of social, economic, and cultural development and understand the importance of supporting rather than hindering their entrepreneurial development.
Identifying men associated with artisans, both in family and affective relationships, as well as decision-makers involved in textile art activities, to identify and address their main gender biases and stigmas and formulate strategies to foster changes in male mindsets through workshops.
Developing guidelines that outline action plans for transforming male mindsets. In initial workshops, for instance, men have committed to participating in household chores, motivating women to achieve their goals, and respecting their work.
I had heard of UNESCO, but now I understand its significance. It imparts valuable insights into our traditions, the importance of investing our time, and how to add value to our work. It is crucial that they support us so we can continue learning every day
