Elderly woman hand-knits scarves for sanitation workers in Rio
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Dalva Taboada, a retiree in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, hand-knits scarves and gives them as gifts to female sanitation workers and street vendors.
Taboada began making the scarves as a way to show appreciation for women who work outdoors. She personally delivers the scarves, approaching the workers and helping them put on the gifts. Taboada sells other handmade items, such as crocheted cushions, online under the name “Coisas da Vovó” (“Grandma’s Things”).
She ships orders throughout Brazil, including to cities like Brumadinho in Minas Gerais state and Catanduva in São Paulo state. A video of Taboada giving the scarves to workers gained attention last month, showing the surprised and grateful reactions of the recipients. Taboada continues to knit and distribute the scarves, finding joy in the act of giving and connecting with the women who keep her city clean and provide services on the streets.
