Strengthening productive, organizational, and commercialization capacities of the "Napu Teje" Network.

The Kichwa communities of Napo use natural fibers and dye plants to craft various artisanal products. These plants are sourced from the chakras or the surrounding forests (sacha). Over generations, weaving and dyeing techniques, as well as the number of utilized plant species, have been gradually lost. This has impacted the production of traditional textiles, particularly in terms of price and quality. Despite being a labor-intensive process—from fiber extraction to textile production—the market often fails to recognize and fairly compensate the artistic, cultural, and environmental value inherent in these products. Instead, low prices prevail, promoting an informal market with low-quality products and minimal profit margins.

a) Increase the availability of plant fibers used by the weavers to improve access to environmentally sustainable raw materials;
b) Modernize fiber extraction processes to maximize their utilization, enhance quality, and reduce production costs;
c) Strengthen the productive, administrative, and marketing capacities of the organizations involved; and
d) Identify new market niches, online sales channels, and nationwide delivery mechanisms.

a) increase the availability of plant fibers used by weavers to improve access to environmentally sustainable raw materials;
b) modernize fiber extraction methods to maximize yield, enhance quality, and reduce production costs;
c) strengthen the production, administrative, and marketing capacities of the organizations involved; and d) identify new market niches, online sales channels, and nationwide delivery mechanisms.