In 2017, Helberth and his wife Joana took the leap and founded a company called Cabuy. They aimed to stand out in the competitive textile industry. After Helberth had worked in various companies in this field since finishing school, he decided to pursue his own dream. He would be the craftsman, and she would handle the management. Their venture has worked out remarkably well. The pandemic actually played in their favor, as many people sought to decorate their homes. Their clients found in their pieces the perfect way not only to dazzle with stunning rugs but also with woven coverings for walls and ceilings.

Initially, Helberth worked with his brothers Eduard and John Eduard, and today, he continues with Enrique, another sibling. Enrique focuses on making rugs, while Helberth handles blankets, fabrics, and cushions. Each product they offer is crafted with specialization, although Helberth is also skilled in rug-making, which has become a hallmark of their brand. He fondly recalls his childhood fascination with metalworking and his exceptional skill with his hands. Therefore assembling looms, crafting tools, and weaving are his true calling.

While the name Cabuy pays tribute to the cabuya, a rope made with the local fique fiber they work with expertly, Helberth has ventured into weaving with metal threads in his quest for a unique voice. Using bronze, copper, and tin—imported materials—he has created pieces that feature geometric patterns of immense beauty. He navigates between design and craftsmanship, diving into the making of abstract landscapes turned into rugs that make the surfaces they adorn shine.

He has been fortunate to catch the eye of renowned designers like Mónica de Rhodes, who has taught them a great deal and with whom they’ve had the chance to work, learning immensely from her high standards. Numerous decorators also reach out to envision spaces adorned with the exquisite woven pieces produced by Cabuy. Among these collaborations, Helberth has crafted intricate rugs made of silk, nylon, and metal, as well as others with hand embroidery, of which he is particularly proud.

Helberth speaks about metals with the expertise of someone who has worked extensively with them. He explains that bronze is difficult to weave because of its extreme flexibility and