RebozoFair

RebozoFair: informed decision for a fair purchase

The RebozoFair site offers a collection of traditional Rebozos crafted by selected Rebozo weavers from different regions in Mexico. 

Its business model is designed such that both customers and Master Weavers are better informed about what happens to the Rebozo before and after the purchase. Crucially, Master Weavers get to learn of the final price their work sold for and know exactly how much the middle-man got for it.

I developed a Shiny App that allows the final, customer-facing price of each Rebozo to be computed. The mathematical model behind it takes into account original price on the ground, transportation fees, customs, commissions, etc. Finally, a pie chart displays the breakdown so the Master Weavers (or customers) exactly know how much money went into which pocket.

The app is written in R/Shiny.