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Mar 30
Asunción
Paraguay
Carla Fernández Tena
Textile & Fashion Designer
Fashion for Development: Carla Fernández
Education
BIO

Carla is a Fashion Designer and Cultural Historian who is dedicated to documenting, preserving, revitalizing and maintaining the contemporary validity of the rich textile legacy of the indigenous communities of Mexico. Combining the passion she feels for beautiful garments with a deep respect for artisans and communities who make traditional textile, Carla founded an ethical and sustainable company that owns a clothing brand and a unique mobile design studio. Carla promotes environmentally responsible production processes as well as the economic development of indigenous artisans and their communities, ensuring that workers are recognized and paid for their intellectual property.
Website: http://carlafernandez.com/en/

Education
Fashion for Development: Carla Fernández
Mar 2017
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