Manos de Uruguay- business spotlight

Manos del Uruguay is a non-profit social organization which, since 1968, has provided jobs for craftswomen living in Uruguay rural areas.

Manos del Uruguay defends and promotes Uruguayan identity, being part of the weave that constitutes the essence of the country, where culture and tradition are mixed in an exchange that is reflected in each one of their knitted products.


During 2009, and after a long and exhaustive evaluation process, Manos del Uruguay was accepted as a member of WFTO, this achievement acknowledges Manos del Uruguay mission of eradicating poverty through sustainable economic growth, enabling craftspeople to improve the quality of their craft products, so that, in this way, they can continue their personal development.