OUR FOUNDER
RITA PEREZ
Rita Perez was born and raised in Paraguay. When she was 20 years old, she left everything she knew and moved to New York, where she develop her love for fashion.
Over the years Rita has traveled all over the world and beside the US she had lived in Cairo, Egypt and Paris, France. Her love for travel and experiencing new cultures gave her a unique perspective of the world; however, she never forgot her Paraguayan roots. She traveled to Paraguay each year to see family and friends. On these visits, Rita would stop by a tiny village, Yataity del Guairá, where the local women made exquisite, embroidery and handmade lace. After years of visiting this village and witnessing the exceptional talent of these women, she knew it was time for the rest of the world to see it too. Rita created Saraki to showcase the talents of Paraguay to the world and celebrate her love of travel.
Rita in the Bella dress
“From the lace on your dress to the name of the brand, Saraki honors the tradition and culture of Paraguay. Each dress features exquisite, handmade embroidery and lace that showcases the rare craftsmanship of the women of Yataity del Guairá. The process to make this lace is a celebrated art form and a closely guarded secret passed down from generation to generation. This brand was made to celebrate the power of tradition and the Saraki Spirit- that youthful, mischievous energy that continues to glow in our hearts no matter our age.
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