Bertha Margarita

Bertha Margarita and her family live in Montecristi, a place known for its handicrafts made of toquilla straw, wicker, piquigua [natural fiber from the forest], and wood, including fine hats made of toquilla straw known throughout the country and the world as Panama Hats.

Bertha Margarita sells clothing, shoes, sandals, perfumes, costume jewelry, and takes special orders from her clients. She travels to Peru to purchase a variety of merchandise at good prices. He clients go to her house to buy when the merchandise arrives. She sells on credit and collects once a week. This loan is to buy blouses, shorts, leggings, jeans, tee shirts, ties, bracelets, chains, rings, perfumes, colognes, coffee, sandals, etc.

Translated from Spanish by Kiva volunteer Marcia Margolis. View original language description.