Giving Back
Artisan Spotlight: Costa Rica (Pt. 1)
Feb 9, 2019 — by Kristy Ryan
costa rica is where it all began.
We're proud to say that 9 years later, we still have an amazing team of dedicated artisans in Costa Rica handcrafting your favorite bracelet styles. We wanted to introduce you to a few team members, and let them tell you how working with Pura Vida has impacted their life!
Meet Diego!
Name: Diego Rodríguez Alvarado.
How long have you been making Pura Vida product: 1 year.
Favorite bracelet style: Born to be Wild and Midnight Waves.
Favorite food: Olla de Carne (Costa Rican Beef Stew).
Favorite memory: The day I married Sonia (who works with Pura Vida too!)
How working with Pura Vida Bracelets has impacted your life: It has been a beautiful experience. The bosses have always been very kind and the schedule has given me time to spend with my family, best job ever!!!
Meet Dayana!
Name: Dayana Álvarez Marín.
How long have you been making Pura Vida product: 1 year.
Favorite bracelet style: Original Citrus Surfline.
Favorite activity: Reading!
Favorite memory: When my daughter, Cristal, was born. She is now 7 years old.
How working with Pura Vida Bracelets has impacted your life: It has been a very beautiful experience that has allowed me to be able to pay my bills, it has helped me to develop better as a person.
Meet Luis!
Name: Luis Arroyo Obando.
How long have you been making Pura Vida product: 1 year.
Favorite bracelet style: Original Born to be wild.
Favorite activity: I like to play soccer and watch movies.
Favorite food: Cantonese rice.
How working with Pura Vida Bracelets has impacted your life: I have met many people and have learn a lot from each one of them, I have come to understand that we all have different abilities and to have more patience and to be more responsible.
Check back next week to meet more of our team!
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Text PURAVIDA to 38817 for 20% off!