“We want to convey the value of our hands and highlight the natural beauty of each material. We like things as they are. We admire the simplicity and we believe that a simple world is better. This is the source of our inspiration."

founded by
Ana Holschneider
Caralarga is a Mexican brand for handcrafted jewelry founded by Ana Holschneider. Caralarga provides sustainable incomes for 12 women working in its studio in Querétaro and regularly engages in design collaborations with indigenous communities across Mexico. The two artisans María del Socorro Gasca Chalqueño and Inés Hernandez Estrada lead the design process which aims at preserving the essence and highlighting the benefits of natural materials such raw cotton by transforming it in high quality handmade jewelry and interior design objects.
about caralarga
12 full-time employees
LOCATION: Querétaro
MATERIALS: Raw cotton threads
TECNIQUE: Handmade jewelry and interior design objects.
IMPACT: Women empower. Collaborations with indigenous communities across Mexico.

Ana Holschneider
Every month begins with a visit to Hércules where Francisco, who has been working there for more than 20 years, helps the team choose the right threads based on their thickness and quality. The threads are subsequently taken be gummed to acquire its texture. When this process is finished, the thread is stored on a giant steel reel. This way it prevents from tangling. Later, the thread is cut and rolled into a big "Oaxaca cheese" type of ball to make it easier to bring into the workshop and start with the creative design process.



our design
preserve historical heritage
The workshop of Caralarga is based in the historic building of the "Hércules" yarn and textile factory in Querétaro, Mexico. The factory from 1846, which still occupies parts of the complex, provides for the raw cotton fibers which Caralarga turns into handmade jewelry.
reuse of materials
Every month begins with a visit to Hércules where Francisco, who has been working there for more than 20 years, helps the team choose the right threads based on their thickness and quality. The threads are subsequently taken be gummed to acquire its texture.
consious production
When this process is finished, the thread is stored on a giant steel reel. This way it prevents from tangling. Later, the thread is cut and rolled into a big "Oaxaca cheese" type of ball to make it easier to bring into the
workshop and start with the creative process.

we work with
women artisans
The two artisans María del Socorro Gasca Chalqueño and Inés Hernandez Estrada lead the design process which aims at preserving the essence and highlighting the benefits of natural materials such raw cotton by transforming it in high quality handmade jewelry.