About Us
About us
TheWarmHands.com is an e-commerce platform dedicated to showcasing the beauty of handcrafted creations by women from ethnic minority communities.
TheWarmHands.com is an e-commerce platform dedicated to showcasing the beauty of handcrafted creations by women from ethnic minority communities.
It was founded by Catherine Yu, a high school student with a deep passion for social impact and cultural diversity. Catherine is not only a visionary entrepreneur but also the youngest learner of Nüshu, the world’s only language created and passed down exclusively by women.
Her lifelong immersion in Nüshu inspired her with a mission to preserve intangible cultural heritage and promote multiculturalism.
Her dedication to women’s studies and empowerment further fueled her passion to create the Warm Hands platform.
The story behind Catherine’s journey as the founder:
It is as inspiring as it is unique. During a market fair in Jiangyong County, Hunan, a woman from Changsha noticed the beautifully embroidered handbag Catherine was carrying and asked where she had bought it. In fact, that bag was a Nüshu-embroidered keepsake, lovingly stitched by her grandmother. This encounter sparked Catherine’s realization that the elegance of traditional craftsmanship held not only cultural significance but also commercial potential.
Our Mission
Warm Hands— Warm Hearted
Catherine established TheWarmHands.com as a way to help rural women increase their income through e-commerce, while also promoting the rich cultural diversity of ethnic traditions.
Each product sold through the platform carries not only a story of heritage and artistry but also a message of empowerment, inspiring a global appreciation for the beauty of tradition.