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appropriating by wearing traditional
clothing,” she wrote in an Instagram
post to educate her audience. “The
work and love put into each item is
honored the moment you choose
to buy handmade directly from the
source of culture.”
On the other hand, making fun of the
culture with stereotypes, like wearing
a sombrero, is cultural appropriation,
she said.
Buying items from Anoria is makes a
difference for the vendors — it benefits
their livelihood and gives their hard work
value. Gonzalez’s goal is to keep growing
and find more artisans to work with while
continuing to promote fair trade.
Anoria Boutique
28-03 24TH AVE., ASTORIA
ANORIABOUTIQUE.COM
@ANORIABOUTIQUE
347-450-1203
Photos by Danielle Brody
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