CARALARGA

founded by

Ana Holschneider

MEET

CARALARGA

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; they are gummed to acquire texture and stored on a giant steel reel to prevent them from tangling. Later, the thread is cut and rolled into a large 'Oaxaca cheese' type of ball to make it easier to bring into the workshop and start with the creative design process.”

Ana Holschneider

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. Built in 1846, it still occupies parts of the complex, provides the raw cotton fibers used by Caralarga and transforming them into handmade jewelry.

Reuse of materials

Every month begins with a visit to Hércules where Francisco, resident for more than 20 years, helps the team choose the right threads based on their thickness and quality. They are subsequently gummed to acquire texture.

Conscious Production

When this process is finished, the thread is stored on a giant steel reel to prevent tangling. Later, the thread is cut and rolled into a big "Oaxacan cheese" type of ball to facilitate its transportation into the workshop and begin the creative process.

we work with

women artisans