From Hands to Heart: The Impact of Local Creativity

Meet the Makers: Inés – A Legacy of Seamstresses

Turrialba is a place where creativity flows. It lives in quiet corners, passed from one generation to the next, shaped by lived experiences and held in the hands of those who create with care.

For artisans like Inés, that creativity has always existed—rooted in tradition, passed through family, and carried with pride.

Inés brings decades of experience. Her background in sewing began early in life, taught by the women in her family. In recent years, through her involvement with Wearsos, her work has traveled beyond borders and reached a global audience.

“I feel so fulfilled when someone from another country chooses something I made with my own hands,” shared Inés.

“It’s more than just selling a product—it’s like sharing a part of myself with the world.”

At Wearsos, we’re proud to be part of stories of growth—stories of transformation that unfold through craft, connection, and purpose.

“This experience has been a blessing for me and my family. I’ve grown in my profession as a seamstress and designer,” she explained.

“And I’ve been inspired to return to painting after seeing the beautiful designs my colleague creates. That’s motivated me to keep dreaming.”

There’s a quiet empowerment that comes from being seen — from having work valued not only for its quality but for what it represents.

“It’s not just a product — it’s a story that deserves to be told. That’s how I see it, and I feel fulfilled and happy knowing that someone, somewhere in the world, chose something made by my own hands,” said Inés.

“It feels like more than a product now—it feels like someone is finally listening to what we have to say.”

Inés’s testimony is a reminder that artistry is cultivated in communities. And when those communities are supported with training, resources, and visibility, the result isn’t just beautiful products. It’s restored confidence. It’s the freedom to express. It’s a deeper belief in what’s possible.

Local creativity, when nurtured, has the power to reach far beyond its point of origin.

It tells stories that don’t just travel — they connect.

And that’s the real impact.