In the heart of the Qom community in Paraguay, serves as a vital bridge between ancient tradition and modern visibility. As a 28-year-old artisan and a key member of the Qataquí media team, her days are a blend of physical craft and digital storytelling.
: Liz Paola works within the Community’s House of Artisans , a fair trade space where she and other indigenous women transform natural materials—totora reeds, seeds, and local fibers—into intricate baskets, necklaces, and earrings. For Liz, each woven reed is not just a product, but a repository of Qom history. liz paola
: This realization led her to join the Qataquí communication project. By documenting the stories of Qom women and youth, she ensures that their voices—not those of outsiders—define their identity. In the heart of the Qom community in