I was born in Quito, Ecuador. Ever since I was a child, I traveled through different countries in North, Central and South America. I studied in bilingual schools, hence I learned English there. I married a Canadian and lived in Ontario, Canada for 12 years. Almost four years ago, I joined Airbnb and I very much enjoy having guests from different countries and cultures. I love welcoming my guests and explaining things about my country.
Further more, all my life, I’ve liked making handicrafts. Nine years ago, I took a jewellery class and it became my passion. After that course, I began searching for original and innovative materials to use. My search led me to the Amazon region of my country, where I learned more about the tagua nut, which is being reintroduced to the world as an eco-friendly alternative to elephant ivory.
From the tagua nut, people have learned how to sculpt figurines and beads for jewellery. I take my inspiration from the shapes, colors and textures of the tagua nut. And that is how, in 2004, I began to make my own exclusive tagua designs.