Company of South American Craftsmen Seek Crowdfunding
MinkaInhouse seeks funding to promote local production of artisan wool and ceramic goods.
CHILE— With so many retail products mass-produced overseas, South American company MinkaInhouse has brought together a group of native craftsmen to preserve the process of making wool and ceramic products by hand. The company has launched a crowdfunding campaign to raise $15,000 by July 17 to help pay the craftsmen fair wages, buy raw materials, and give a surge to the local economy.
After working three frustrating years in the home décor departments of several retail stores, Francisca Aldea, the creator of MinkaInhouse, wanted to work more closely with the production of the products. “I immediately noticed that all of the products were mass produced,” said Aldea. “Our domestic manufacturing was all but destroyed by retail stores selling products made overseas.”
Aldea began searching for local craftsmen to teach her how to hand-create products from wool and ceramic, forming MinkaInhouse in the process. “There are still talented artisans who love their work and create beautiful, quality products,” said Aldea. “I created MinkaInhouse to give those artists a chance to band together and get their products to market.”
The goal of the crowdfunding campaign is to give the company a good start and make it sustainable. “My hope is that through promoting the production of local goods we can preserve the culture and identity of South America,” said Aldea. Supporters of the campaign will enjoy a special pre-order discount on MinkaInhouse’s new collection, which will begin production in August and be ready for shipment by September.
Contributors giving $35 to the campaign will receive a set of ceramic gold mugs. Those contributing $50 will choose among four pieces of the I Love White collection of ceramic vases, bowls, and triangles. Supporters giving $120 will receive their choice of four Jacquard knit blankets, and those giving $200 will receive their choice of two Jacquard knit blankets. Contributors giving $600 will receive the ultimate collection, which includes four blankets, two ceramic gold mugs, and the complete I Love White collection.
For those who want to be more involved with a pledge of $4,000, the contributor will get to enjoy a round trip paid visit to MinkaInhouse’s workshop and design their own pieces. This includes a five-day hotel stay.
For more information, visit www.Minka-Inhouse.com. To contribute to the crowdfunding campaign, visit kck.st/U6DdnD.
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