I am a Mexican based in Berlin, who believed that by marrying a foreigner I would learn about another culture, little did I know that it would be otherwise and that this project is teaching me so much about my own culture.  
 
Makes me so proud to be Mexican, to have such a history, cultural heritage and traditions. With this textile project I share with all of you a piece of Mexico and a piece of the heart of each artisan I work with. 

Soona Otomi is a Mexican handmade colorful concept store in Berlin.

I feel so honor to present you a hand picked collection of handmade textiles and accessories made by artisans from
Mexico and Latin America. 

Working hand in hand with artisans cooperatives that dedicates their whole time to create these beautiful pieces, some of them take a week to be done others up to eight months until they are finished, in every stitch there´s a story.

I admire and respect their dedicated work and hours invested and firmly believe that by paying fair prices we all contribute to empower their economy.

Last but not least, this is my solo project or how other people says: One woman circus.

This means I do all! From ironing the pieces, to taking the pictures and creating this web site. No I´m not an expert, I studied art way before this digital era arrived but I do this with passion and love and when you have these ingredients all the imperfections can look perfectly well. 

From Mexico with love,

Marcela