Abdeslam is well respected in the ceramic artisan commu nity for his eye-catching designs and amazing quality. He is self-taught and now leads his own studio. Abdeslam is very hands-on and passionate about his work—so much so, that he personally teaches every single person working with him! When we asked the artisans about their experience working with Abdeslam, they said that they look up to him as a father and as an inspiration, and that the studio feels like a family environment.

Farzana is the mother of four boys, manager of her house, de facto cook at all family functions, and on top of all of that, a talented artisan. Her husband taught her to make crafts, and together, they have established their very own workshop. Through Farzana and her husband's joint efforts, they look forward to supporting their sons on their educational journeys. Farzana values formal education greatly and has instilled that value in her sons

At a young age, Millicent moved to a new city to pursue a career. After seven years of hard work, she learned a new skill, sewing, that propelled her into a new industry. Millicent started working with Trashy Bags, where she has been working the past twelve years. She has learned and grown a great deal and appreciates the support she gets from working for Trashy Bags, which allows her to balance work and family effectively.

Juana lives and weaves in the indigenous community of San Cristobal Amatlán. She has been a GlobeIn artisan leader since 2017. Throughout her time with GlobeIn, she has organized a team of 18 other artisans and helped teach them to produce high-quality palm products. With the money that she has earned with GlobeIn, Juana and her husband have added extra rooms to their house, and most importantly have been able to help their eldest daughter Emilia receive a university education.