annie O's mission is to collaborate and connect contemporary design with artisan community's traditional techniques to create unique and original hand-made accessories.
annie is currently working with a cooperative of women in peru, supporting women who are victims of domestic violence. she met the cooperative last summer and intends to hold a long lasting relationship to help them gain a means toward financial independence. annie is currently selling a line of wide and narrow belts. Handbags are in process.
"annie O"believes in...
*fair trade practices
*supporting marginalized artisan communities
*sustaining traditional weaving techniques
*creating long lasting relationships with the artisans
*merging contemporary design with traditional techniques
*creating financial independence for the artisans she works with
*being socially responsible
*conscious consumerism
2 comments:
Interesting photo series!
annie...you are too cool...good luck...ter
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