SAN ANTONIO — Behind every jewel and stitch, you’ll find something one of a kind.
Born in Colombia – ‘San Antonio’s Own’ - Angela Solano started PRIA Handmade Accessories to help her sister four years ago.
“Paola, she’s in Colombia," Solano said. "She went through a hard time like four years ago. I decided to support her in some way.”
Angela and her sister Paola design accessories ranging from earrings, bracelets, headbands and handbags. What better setting for exposure is there than at the State Fair of Texas in Dallas?
“Everything that’s made is being made from our heart,” Solano said.
Creating a safe space for indigenous women is Roxanna Gomez, the San Antonio business owner of WAPA Handmade.
“WAPA Handmade is a brand that supports and empowers women from Colombia," Gomez said. “The single moms, they help us with all the palm leaf products. They have to bleach them, boil them, paint them, and then they start to handcraft the items.”
Sometimes pouring three to four weeks of their time into one product. In return, that love is given back. She says being invited to participate at the State Fair of Texas has been an honor – thanks to the Alamo City.
Click here to learn more about PRIA Handmade Accessories and WAPA Handmade.