BEHIND THE BRAND

Ruralanas is more than collaborative work, it is a teamwork.
With social purpose

WHO WE ARE

We are a company with social purposes, dedicated to improving the lives of rural women. We make handcrafted products 100% wool. We spin, weave and dye garments, accessories and decorative items. We design and produce collections following the latest trends, for our own brand, Ruralanas, and many other brands, in Uruguay and abroad.

We began in 2003, as an initiative of the Gastesi Martinicorena Foundation who created Ruralanas with the purpose of improving the lives of rural women. During 2006 and 2007 the IDB (Inter-American Development Bank) provided support. At the end of 2009 we took our own course, with the same social purpose, extending to the whole Uruguayan territory and to other South American countries.

PASSION FOR WOOL
AND CRAFTSMANSHIP

We combine these two passions, transmitting dedication, knowledge and tradition in each product, which allows us to grow and expand into new markets and countries. We are the link between the countryside and the city, offering a livelihood to rural families and promoting the personal and professional development of each artisan, who weave quality of life for themselves and for those who use their products. Family support and teamwork, based on respect, have been fundamental to our growth.

Commitment and dedication

OUR TEAM

At the end of 2009, Industrial Textile Designer Virginia Montoro (CEO of Ruralanas) took over the management and independence of the company. Today, with more than two decades dedicated to sustainable fashion, we are one of the largest companies in this sector, reaching international markets.

We have an exceptional team that ensures that each artisan's work stands out and achieves premium quality. In addition, we have created a network that motivates more than 150 women in rural areas, improving their quality of life. They work independently or in groups, and we design to optimise their skills, valuing their knowledge and time, resulting in higher production and profitability for each one.

OUR PROCESS

01. SHEEP SHEARING

02. WASHING AND COMBING

03. SPINNING AND DYEING

04. PREMIUM DESIGN

05. MANUFACTURING

06. FINAL DETAILS

STEP BY STEP:
We weave quality of life

Ruralanas' meticulous work process

Merino

Highest quality wool, that has been combed, spun and dyed artisanally.

Design

Thinking especially about the skills of each artisan who will make the piece.

Finishings

Once the piece has been made, it proceeds to quality control and receives the final touches for sale.

Delivery

It is packaged as an export product or for sale on the most demanding local market.

WORKING PROCESS

It begins with the merino wool, combed and washed. It is taken to a workshop where it is spun, then to another where it is dyed and returned to the production centre. From there it is sent to another workshop to be woven according to each design.

The same product is produced in quantities, which is similar to industrial production but in a totally handmade way, saving production time and benefiting the artisan when weaving.

Many of our products are identified by our creative presentation, a packaging that highlights part of the piece and describes what it means to choose Ruralanas. This original presentation has led us not only to other countries, but also to repeat the same system of work in groups of artisans in Ecuador and Colombia.

100%

PREMIUM MERINO WOOL

Since 2003

más de 20 años de tradición

150

RURAL FAMILIES

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Passion in every confection

OUR PHILOSOPHY

We weave quality of life, is our motto, and that quality is based on three fundamental pillars

  • A 100% handcrafted product: Exclusive and unique, valued over time. We encourage the incorporation of young artisans to preserve this tradition and ensure that the products are 100% handmade.

  • A product made from 100% premium merino wool: We specialise in wool, a fibre with excellent properties, from Uruguay, renowned for its excellent quality and environmental care throughout the process.

  • We design thinking of each artisan Each garment is adapted to the talent and skills of the artisan, ensuring that she is satisfied in her work and in the creation of the product.

Compromiso Social y Slow Fashion

WE ARE SUSTAINABLE

Ruralanas is recognised as a pioneer in sustainable development in Uruguay. Our social purpose and responsible production with natural fibres makes us a sustainable and durable product. 

We seek equality for rural women, providing the possibility of generating income for their households without the need for territorial uprooting. 

Also the production is 100% sustainable, made with 100% genuine Merino wool.

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