Women's Empowerment
"Because we believe that business can be a force for good. And a scarf can do more than keep you warm."
Would you work 12 hours a day, six days aweek, for not a cent more than the minimum wage and without a formal work agreement?
I didn’t think so.
Yet this is the reality for many people in Peru, especially women. Informal labor affects 75% of the population, with women making up a disproportionately large part of that group. This means no security, no benefits, and nosupport. Add family care, household chores, and social exclusion, and thechallenge becomes even greater.
The solution? Fair pay, flexible hours, and a job where you’re truly valued. The core foundations for stability, independence, and a balanced work-life rhythm.
At Yanantin, compensation is always a two-wayconversation, never a compromise. We discuss how to help our team make their dreams come true, no matter the size. The goal is to create a workshop, asecond home where our knitters come together and let their creativity truly run free.
Meet the Knitters
Nona
Nona started as thefirst knitter of Yanantin and has designed many of our beautiful products. Lucky for us she loves to spend her hours knitting, manually or with herpower-knitting machine.
Libia
Libia has turned into our master knitter. She loves sharing her skills, training everyone with a sharp eye and attentive ear for knitting. And yes, we are proud to share her talent with the world.
Josefina
For Josefina, knitting is freedom. Focusing entirely on the work in front of her is magical. And perfect to do at home while caring for her two kids.
Fiorella
The best side-job to balance full-time studies at University? Knitting, of course! For Fiorella it means total-relaxation and full-focus to forget about the world around her.
