Green Map San Miguel
sustainable living in San Miguel de Allende
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Casa de las Artesanias del Estado de Michoacan
Salida a Celaya #69
Roberto Hernandez, leroyroberto2006@hotmail.com
415-152-3448, 044-415-115-2038
Daily 10am - 6pm
Mission: Contribute to maintaining artisanal activity as an employment alternative, emphasizing respect for the cultural identities of its creators and the natural resources. Commercialize artisanal products with the goal of elevating the living standard of the artisans, their families and their communities.
El Proyecto de Lavanda
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The Lavender Project
Rancho la Colorada, 418-109-2309
Tienda: Monday-Friday 10 am - 4pm
Tours: Maria Fernanda Rebora, mariarebora@hotmail.com, 415-152-0481 (bilingual)
The Lavender Project is a cooperative in a small rural town 35 miles north of San Miguel de Allende raising organic lavendar for soaps, oil, honey and other products. Proceeds from the Lavender Project fund a breakfast program for 60 children in the town of La Colorada. A women's coop creates Sola Lavanda artisan soaps which
are available in San Miguel de Allende at the El Charco store, La Victoriana, and craft markets.
Escuela de Artes Ancestrales
Cristina Orcí Fernández
cristina1320@gmail.com, 415 152 3522
Teaching traditions that are in danger of extinction to young people and women. Miel de maguey (agave syrup) is currently being produced in Alcocer using the traditional method of los tlachiquereros and sold as the brand "La Montanesa".
FAI
Fundación de Apoyo Infantil (Save the Children, Mexico)
Hidalgo #13, Centro
415 152 3686
Monday-Friday 10am-2pm
The FAI store offers handcrafts made by local women.
The Rug Hook Project
Charlotte Bell
US (512) 447 2150, char@charlottebell.com
"Las Rancheritas" of Agustín González, a village 12 miles south of San Miguel de Allende, make hooked rugs - often using left-over or recycled materials. The project enhances the lives of rural women
by creating scholarships for girls so they can continue their education and by providing income.
Ya Tsedi Behña
"The Power of Women"
Calzada de La Luz #42
Monday-Saturday 9am-5pm
Ya Tsedi Behña offers a wide assortment of natural products and handcrafts made by women who are part of the cooperatively-run organization Mujeres Productoras.