Sometimes, in the silence of the workshop, when the warmth of the kiln is all that embraces me, I feel I'm not alone. I feel the echo of the hands that, before mine, shaped the sand and the fire. To be the third generation of Vidrio Sorribes It's not just about running a company; it's about safeguarding a whisper that has lived on for over a century in Valencia. It's a promise made to those who are no longer with us, but who remain present in every glimmer of glass that leaves our hands.
The prize MasterWoman 2026 For me, it has been much more than an award. It has been a mirror where, at last, I have seen reflected not only my own face, but also the faces of so many 'invisible women' who are essential for the world to keep turning. This recognition, promoted by Mastercard and ASEMEI have felt the embrace of all the artisans who, throughout history, have worked in the shadows, pouring their soul into pieces that others would call objects, but that we call life.
Starting a business as a woman in a field as demanding as ours is often a silent battle against the tide. Nearly 60% of us walk this path relying solely on our savings and our faith, facing unseen barriers that weigh like lead. That's why being on that stage alongside colleagues like María and Yukonda wasn't an act of individual victory, but a cry of sisterhood.
At Vidrio Sorribes, the future isn't written by erasing the past, but by honoring it. For us, innovation isn't about changing our essence, but about protecting that centuries-old legacy with today's tools so that it will never again be invisible. Because every piece of glass we blow carries within it a tear of effort, a gram of hope, and the pride of a family that refuses to let its flame be extinguished.
I am grateful to those who have looked beyond the surface of the glass to find the soul of the artisan. We will continue forward, with calloused hands and full hearts, knowing that our light is now a little more eternal.
I invite you to share with us the heartbeat of that day: