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The artisan group in Chipaota has recently decided on using the name Allima Waska which means “good vine” in Quechua. Above is the drawing of the group’s logo. This logo was on all the baskets sent to Lima for the participation in the artisan’s first bio feria or ecological fair.
The construction of the artisan studio is going well. The thatched roof is almost complete and since last month we have decided to make the first floor of the artisan studio a place for the RP technical team and volunteers to stay in the community! Currently visitors stay in the town of Chazuta, a 20 min boat ride from Chipaota. This will make it much easier for both groups to complete their work and will allow them to spend more time in the community on the beautiful Huallaga River.
The broom production facility is complete and now trainings in the operation of the machinery will start-up. A specialist with broom manufacturing experience will hold these workshops and help the group create a procedure and safety booklet for all the equipment.
As with all companies, one must be documented as an authorized vendor before supplying merchandise. ECOMUSA, the association of piassaba harvesters, is now recognized by the city of Tarapoto and can legally market their finished products.
The production facility is complete, trainings are underway, market is ready, and soon, the broom-making will commence!
