Mueblea
Welcome Mueblea in Colombia to our South America Accelerator
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Delzur preserves the knowledge, culture, and traditions of Indigenous communities in La Guajira, Colombia
The northern province of La Guajira is the poorest region in Colombia, where over 60% of the population lives in poverty. Indigenous communities are disproportionately affected, with many facing limited access to basic needs including food, health care, and education. Delzur works with eight communities in this region and another four located in Cauca, la Sierra in Santa Marta, Putumayo and Amazonas.
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Location
La Guajira, Colombia
Programme
South America Accelerator Programme
in partnership with NESsT
Website
www.hilosagrado.org
La Guajira, Colombia
Programme
South America Accelerator Programme
in partnership with NESsT
Website
www.hilosagrado.org
After agriculture, making and selling crafts is the most significant economic activity in Indigenous communities and the primary means of livelihood for many Indigenous women. Despite this, income opportunities often do not recognize their products, wisdom, and heritage. Indigenous women play a crucial role in preserving their cultures and protecting Indigenous territories that safeguard over 80% of the country's biodiversity and natural forests. Their craft is not just a means of livelihood but a profound connection to the earth and their cosmology.
Delzur is an international fashion brand that weaves connections between Indigenous communities in the Colombian Amazon through products and experiences that honor their ancestral roots and preserve their natural and cultural heritage. Launched as a spinoff of Hilo Sagrado, Delzur promotes, and exports conscious Indigenous art produced by more than 250 Indigenous community members in 2024, over 90% of whom are women, working to highlight the invaluable contribution of Indigenous communities to protecting the planet. The brand targets US and European customers who seek high-quality, unique, authentic, and sustainable products.
By positioning their quality handcrafted products as conscious Indigenous art, Delzur has been able to secure partnerships with high-end international companies and increase local producers’ income.
As a NESsT portfolio enterprise, Delzur has the necessary resources to launch projects and activities and support the empowerment of Indigenous communities, giving them the autonomy to direct their path toward economic and social development. This is our aim: to contribute to gender equality, poverty eradication, and inclusive economic growth.
Programme support
The programme will support the Delzur team further in increasing the economic stability of Indigenous communities in Colombia while advancing the conservation of their heritage. Through one-on-one mentoring and business assistance, NESsT and IKEA Social Entrepreneurship will support Hilo Sagrado in establishing a new social enterprise model. The focus will be on transitioning into two separate brands and enhancing key areas such as strategic planning, investment readiness, and branding.
The programme will support the Delzur team further in increasing the economic stability of Indigenous communities in Colombia while advancing the conservation of their heritage. Through one-on-one mentoring and business assistance, NESsT and IKEA Social Entrepreneurship will support Hilo Sagrado in establishing a new social enterprise model. The focus will be on transitioning into two separate brands and enhancing key areas such as strategic planning, investment readiness, and branding.