UMI Handmade

Through the sale of jewelry and home accessories we create opportunities for artisans to help empower them and preserve our country's cultural heritage. We would like to tell a story, our people's story, along with every piece of art they produce and sell. Through an e-commerce platform, UMI sends these handmade products abroad with the purpose of connecting socially responsible buyers to Paraguayan artisans. We want to encourage understanding, appreciation and a multicultural dialogue by giving people a voice, a chance to express themselves and share their individuality. We want to show the world how buying better could have a great impact on our lives and in society as a whole. Why do we need UMI? "Intangible cultural heritage is an important factor in maintaining cultural diversity, societal cohesion, mutual respect and economic development and it is currently under threat by the lack of support, growing globalization and cultural homogenisation" - UNESCO 2016