REAL LIFE CONNECTIONS TO UNITE, CO-CREATE AND BUILD SOMETHING SPECIAL TOGETHER
Our artisan partners are based in more remote areas of Mexico , where they have little access to modern communication systems. This has made it even more important for us to visit each and every single partner to connect, to unite and to co-create something special and regenerative together. Our family of makers often speak local dialects as their first language so we were grateful to meet founders of collectives who could speak to us, allowing us to build relationships for years to come.
OUR ARTISAN FAMILY
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Backstrap Loom Weavers, Larráinzar
Just beyond the village of Larrainzar, where the lush, cloud-kissed mountain tops paint a breathtaking backdrop, you'll find a women's cooperative that weaves more than just textiles.
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Backstrap Loom Weavers, Pantelhó
In the heart of Pantelho, Chiapas, we work with close-knit group of Mayan women artisans, united by the ancient art of backstrap loom weaving. Led by a mother-daughter duo, they weave together panels, stitch by stitch, to create exquisite throws and pillows using this zero waste technique.
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Backstrap loom weavers, San Andres
Made by an all women collective who work on backstrap looms in the mountains of Chiapas, Mexico. We partnered with this collective after visiting San Andres, a village famous for it’s intricate brocade designs and colour. Needless to say, we were not disappointed!
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Flying Shuttle loom weavers, LARRIANZAR
Creating beautiful textiles using the traditional flying shuttle loom. We formed our relationship here through a Non Profit Organisation who dedicate their time to nurturing economic stability within artisan communities.
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Backstrap loom weavers, Cancuc
We work with families, friends and communities who come together through the art of backstrap weaving, keeping their tradition alive. Located in the remote highlands of Chiapas the sense of calm and peace which is in the air here feels infused into their textiles.
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Backstrap loom weaves, Santo Tomas Jalieza
Situated in Santo Tomas Jalieza, a small town outside of Oaxaca, a collective of women weave traditional symbols and designs into textiles on the backstrap looms. We partnered with this collective because they support and encorage one another maintaining their tradition and then equally distributing their income between themselves.
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Flying shuttle loom weavers, SAN BALTAZAR
A small family run business situated in the remote village of San Baltazar just outside of Oaxaca. Modesto works with his wife, sisters, brothers and cousins on a small number of flying shuttle looms where they weave traditional patterns into their light, cotton textiles.
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pedal loom weavers, Teotitlan del valle
A group of women led by the inspirational Anais, using natural dyes and locally sourced wool to create beautiful textiles on the traditional pedal loom.
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Las Limas, Chenalhó
Made by a group of women with more patience and precision than we could dream of having. This group of skilled artisans embroider pieces high up in the mountains of Chiapas.
