Rosa Maria and her family live in the Colorado area of Montecristi, which is known for its crafts made of “toquilla” straw, wicker, piquigua and wood, in particular its fine toquilla straw hats or Panama Hats, recognized throughout the world.
Rosa Maria and her husband earn a living buying and selling fish. They buy the fish on the beaches from fishermen, and then take them home to clean, weigh and pack by the pound. They deliver the fish to customers and to factories, who always buy from them due to the good quality they provide. The loan is to buy fish, to pay for transportation and electricity, etc.
Translated from Spanish by Kiva volunteer Vicki Crook. View original language description.