Women and Leadership in Spanish Home Furnishings Sol&Luna

A commitment to leather and luxury craftsmanship is how she defines her work. Sol&Luna its work, which combines the work of numerous Paraguayan artisans dedicated to modeling the leather, along with the work center in Madrid, where the design, finishing, assembly, and quality control of the articles are carried out. "We work with artisans and create unique pieces that make our customers dream. They are objects made with love. For some time now, I have been aware that contemporary craftsmanship plays a very important role in the home furnishings sector and Sol&luna is at the forefront of this trend," says its CEO, Carolina Sánchez de Movellán.

Sol&Luna began its journey in 2003, when they bought a farm in Paraguay and discovered the possibilities of leather craftsmanship, deeply rooted in the area. This is how the idea of using wood and leather work arose as part of a sustainable development program.

In 2017 the firm wanted to make a commitment to traditional and quality Spanish craftsmanship, introducing the brand "Home In Order" dedicated to organizational accessories that go beyond the merely functional.  "I would like Sol&luna to become a global reference for contemporary craftsmanship. At present, 80% of our sales come from outside Spain and our customers are very appreciative of our craftsmanship," asserts Sánchez de Movellán.

We bring a different perspective on the home furnishing industry.

Part of the formula for success, says Sánchez, is that "today's women are hardworking, creative, and daring. Breaking through the glass ceiling that makes it difficult for women to project themselves and grow professionally in the home furnishings sector. Passion gives us the wings to carve out an important niche for ourselves in this sector, and we also have the added bonus of supporting each other.

Although "traditionally women have always had to face greater obstacles, nowadays, enthusiasm and a job well done allow us to demonstrate that there is another way of seeing the world, making a bigger and bigger niche for us in this sector. We bring a different perspective on the home furnishings industry. We are rigorous and sensitive, and we create excitement. Moreover, we are not prejudiced, are more daring ,and don't care what people think."

She has never encountered "any problems in reconciling work and family life. I have involved my family by making them part of my work, and we are all part of the Sol&luna universe," its CEO states. In addition, in her leadership position, she believes that "women are more sensitive when it comes to our employees balancing their lives."