The indigenous Saraguro people in Ecuador, particularly the women, make brightly-colored and intricately-shaded necklaces, collars, earrings, rings and bracelets using glass beads. The designs are patterned after motifs from nature and from geometric shapes. These beaded jewelry pieces are an essential part of the Saraguro people’s daily dress and, for María Balvina Contento Ambuludi and the other members of La Mega Cooperativa de Saraguaro, the bead work provides them with a sustainable monetary income as they work collectively to sell their craft.