{"id":7819,"date":"2020-12-18T19:40:05","date_gmt":"2020-12-18T19:40:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.wescover.com\/blog\/?p=7819"},"modified":"2023-03-25T13:39:05","modified_gmt":"2023-03-25T13:39:05","slug":"creator-spotlight-zuahaza-by-tatiana","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wescover.com\/blog\/2020\/12\/18\/creator-spotlight-zuahaza-by-tatiana\/","title":{"rendered":"Creator Spotlight: Zuahaza by Tatiana"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"7819\" class=\"elementor elementor-7819\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-4bd2ac50 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"4bd2ac50\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-7d61922c\" data-id=\"7d61922c\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-54994ada elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"54994ada\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.19.0 - 29-01-2024 *\/\n.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-stacked .elementor-drop-cap{background-color:#69727d;color:#fff}.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-framed .elementor-drop-cap{color:#69727d;border:3px solid;background-color:transparent}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap{margin-top:8px}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap-letter{width:1em;height:1em}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap{float:left;text-align:center;line-height:1;font-size:50px}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap-letter{display:inline-block}<\/style>\t\t\t\t<!-- wp:image {\"align\":\"center\",\"id\":7830,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-post-7819 wp-image-7830\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.wescover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/zuahaza-studio-colombiantextiles-alicampbellphotography-PRINT-294-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Designer portrait\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:image --><!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>With a creative lab in Bogot\u00e1 and a production studio in Charal\u00e1, Colombian textile expert Tatiana Ordo\u00f1ez leads Zuahaza by embracing sisterhood. With a diverse team of women by her side, she creates textile products that deeply reflect Colombia&#8217;s ancestral traditions. Each piece is made with organic fibers and natural dyes, as Tatiana&#8217;s philosophy and approach to design is rooted in sustainable and fair trade values. By advocating for collaboration between women and the sanctity of earth&#8217;s resources, she hopes to be a part of the textile industry&#8217;s evolution. Hear what Tatiana has to say about her process.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><em> My first source of inspiration&#8230;<\/em><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Colombia&#8217;s diversity of culture, food and ecosystems.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><em>The coolest thing about my process is&#8230;<\/em><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The collaboration behind it. I collaborate with artisan makers to bring to life timeless pieces which are a reflection of our ancestors&#8217; knowledge and our modern take on sustainable design.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><em>I started my business in order to&#8230;<\/em><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Create sustainable employment for women artisans in Colombia by revitalizing the craft of making textiles and collaborating to innovate in product and design.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><em>Original art and design is important because\u2026<\/em><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>It is a reflection of an individual&#8217;s story, values and dreams. In my case working with a team of artisans, I believe making original work lies in the equal exchange of knowledge between artisans and designers. 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