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Archives: November 2015

The Holiday Letter

Posted by Melanie | Filed Under: News and Information | 3 min read

Dear Comunidad Supporters: We have seen great progress, thanks to you! We have plans to continue moving forward.The goal of seeing the communities’ students progress to the point of being bettereducated, healthier, and with a more promising future of opportunity with...

The Royal Color Red

Posted by Melanie | Filed Under: Rugs | 2 min read

Cochineal, the color red that gives an ArtAndes rugs richness. An insect that grows on the Nopal cactus, it requires a high level of patience to cultivate, 70,000 insects = 1 lb dye. Cochineal, is known and labeled by the FDA as Natural Red Dye 40. Used in lipstick, popsicles, yogurt, juice, ice...

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