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Meet Fábrega: Artisanal Jewelry from Ecuador
Orígenes | Education
Alejandra Aguirre 2 min read
Meet Fábrega: Artisanal Jewelry from Ecuador

María José Fábrega, the designer behind the brand. María is the jewelry designer and metalsmith born in Quito, Ecuador.Her creative...

Meet Bee Staz: Traditional Textiles From Oaxaca
Orígenes | Education
Alejandra Aguirre 2 min read
Meet Bee Staz: Traditional Textiles From Oaxaca

Meet Angela Lizbeth Yescas Garcia, founder of Bee Staz, a brand dedicated to uplifting San Melchor Betaza, Oaxaca, through their...

The History of Black Friday and the Impact on Small Businesses
Orígenes | Education
Ashley Rivera Mercado 4 min read
The History of Black Friday and the Impact on Small Businesses

Black Friday is here, and with it comes a plethora of shoppers seeking out the best deals for their holiday...

How to Avoid Cultural Appropriation When Shopping
Orígenes | Education
Ashley Rivera Mercado 3 min read
How to Avoid Cultural Appropriation When Shopping

Like many others, you may have stumbled across Cadena Collective's page and asked yourself: "how do I wear any of...

How Does Latin America View Death?
Orígenes | Education
Ashley Rivera Mercado 4 min read
How Does Latin America View Death?

For many Latines, death is just as much a part of life as living is. For us, death exists to remind us to celebrate every moment we have alive - to be thankful for the days we’re given and fill them with as much joy and meaning as possible. 

Meet EGR: Where Artisanal Meets Urban
Orígenes | Education
Alejandra Aguirre 2 min read
Meet EGR: Where Artisanal Meets Urban
Working with EGR is a new adventure for us at Cadena and we have taken this step to further reimagine what Mexican fashion looks like. The days of painting Mexican fashion as cheap, exploitative and low quality are over. We are excited to welcome a talented designer, especially one that merges the artisanal details of handmade with the urban designs of everyday fashion.
The Origin and History of the Universe through Mayan Storytelling
Orígenes | Education
Alejandra Aguirre 2 min read
The Origin and History of the Universe through Mayan Storytelling

It is without a doubt one of the most important Mayan books is the Popol Vuh; considered “the bible of the Mayans”. In it can be found different themes: religion, gastronomy, stories, legends, customs, and myths. 

5 Mexican Symbols and What They Mean
Orígenes | Education
Alejandra Aguirre 3 min read
5 Mexican Symbols and What They Mean

Mexico is a wondrous place with amazing smells, foods, and a culture that will leave you wanting more and more...