From the mountains of Tlaquilpa in Veracruz to the great metropolis of Mexico City, Nancy Carvajal always carries with her the unshakable spirit of her land and passion for her roots.

Between two worlds, Nancy Carvajal is molded with the energy of the city and the wisdom of Tlaquilpa, and she finds a balance in her dual identity.

Nancy Carvajal compares her life to a chayote sprout. Despite the complexity of the economic activity in Tlaquilpa, she takes the initiative and brings the art of her community to the city, thus turning obstacles into opportunities.

In Mexico City, Nancy Carvajal, as a domestic worker, turned every home into a showcase for Tlaquilpa. By selling her craft, she wove a bridge between her urban life and the traditions of her homeland.

By introducing the cochineal and its vibrant red color from the valley of Mexico in Tlaquilpa, Nancy Carvajal intertwines stories and lives.

Her journey, which is a dance between tradition and modernity, symbolizes personal and community resilience.

In her journey towards innovation, Nancy Carvajal has rescued old techniques to make smaller pieces without losing their essence. These reduced garments are more attractive to the market and allow for larger scale production.

Although the competition among artisans is growing, Nancy Carvajal stands out at fairs, and continues to create community connections and to strengthen the culture of Tlaquilpa.

The COVID-19 pandemic and its challenges prompted Nancy Carvajal to enter the digital world to promote and sell her family's art.

Through the "Nancy Carvajal," "Tekimalakatl," and WhatsApp digital platforms, Nancy connects Tlaquilpa with a constantly changing world, and adapts its craftsmanship to the modern market.

Nancy Carvajal, a bridge between Tlaquilpa and Mexico City, shows us how resilience and adaptation can give rise to a cultural renaissance.