[2][3] Originally employed as a secretary in La Paz, Eliana Paco was inspired by her mother, the artisan Cecilia Paredes, to turn to fashion.
[1] The indigenous chola women in La Paz are known for their bowler hats, mantas (shawls), polleras (skirts) and enaguas (petticoats).
[6] Luis Revilla, the mayor of La Paz, was proud to see Paco's designs had been shown at the New York Fashion week.
He expressed the hope that "her designs, which reflect the identity of local woman from La Paz, generate a trend in the global fashion industry.
"[3] Interviewed for National Geographic, Paco explained that her designs were not only sold at her store in La Paz but were sent to regions throughout the country.