Communtites
🇵🇪 Perú — Quechua (Inca-Descendant) Artisans
In the Andean region surrounding Cusco, Quechua artisans continue textile traditions rooted in the legacy of the Inca civilization. Our collection includes handmade textiles woven with techniques, patterns, and cultural knowledge passed down through generations.
🇵🇪 Perú — Shipibo-Conibo Artisans
Across the Amazon communities of Pucallpa, Iquitos, and Padre Cocha, Shipibo-Conibo artisans continue a rich tradition of craftsmanship inspired by the natural world. Our collection includes seed jewelry, Kené-pattern (Icaros-inspired) textiles, and handwoven garments that celebrate their cultural heritage.
🇲🇽 Mexico — Wixárika (Huichol) Artisans
Through our partnership with Kurame, we work directly with Wixárika (Huichol) artisans in San Luis PotosÃ, Mexico, sourcing handcrafted beadwork jewelry and handmade footwear that preserve generations of cultural tradition while supporting the communities that create them.
🇬🇹 Guatemala — Mayan Artisans
Our partnership with Miracles in Action connects us with rural Mayan villages throughout Guatemala, where we source glass beadwork jewelry and handwoven textile purses handcrafted by Mayan artisans, preserving generations of cultural tradition while supporting the communities that create them.
🇮🇳 India — Local Bihari Artisans
In the Land of the Buddha, we work with local Bihari artisans in Bodh Gaya, Bihar, sourcing malas and devotional items while supporting ongoing Inhabited Art community outreach through food distribution, blankets, village and school assistance, and hand-pump wells that provide access to clean water.
🇮🇳 India — Ansari Weaving Communities
Known as the Holy City of Banaras along the Ganges River, Varanasi is home to the renowned Ansari weaving communities. Our collection features Banarasi silk saris, handwoven garments, and malas, each reflecting generations of artistry and devotion.
🇮🇳 India — Tibetan Refugee Artisans
Surrounding the Dalai Lama Temple, home of His Holiness Tenzin Gyatso, Tibetan refugee artisans continue to preserve centuries of Buddhist craftsmanship in exile. Our collection includes malas, prayer flags, and ritual objects created within this vibrant community.
🇮🇳 India — Local Devotional Artisans
Along the Ganges River in Rishikesh, Uttarakhand, known as the Yoga Capital of the World, local devotional artisans and market makers create objects used in Hindu worship and spiritual practice. Our collection includes deity statues, gold-foil devotional images, and ritual goods rooted in India’s living sacred traditions.
🇲🇲 Myanmar — Zomi (Zo / Chin) Artisans
In the Chin Hills of western Myanmar, Zomi (Zo / Chin) artisans preserve generations of highland textile traditions rooted in community, identity, and everyday life. Our collection includes textiles and handmade garments that reflect the enduring craftsmanship and cultural heritage of the Zomi people.
🇻🇳 Vietnam — White Thai (Tai Don) Artisans
The White Thai (Tai Don) communities of Northern Vietnam are known for their rich weaving traditions, passed down through generations. Our collection features handmade wallets and traditional textiles that celebrate their craftsmanship, cultural identity, and enduring artistic heritage.
🇻🇳 Vietnam — Local Vietnamese Artisans
In the historic city of Hanoi, local artisans continue Vietnam’s rich tradition of handcrafted paper goods and bookbinding. Our collection includes handmade journals and paper goods, celebrating the craftsmanship and artistry of small workshops that have long been part of the city’s creative culture.
🇹🇠Northern Thailand — Hill Tribe Weavers
In the Fang District of Chiang Mai Province, Karen, Akha, Lahu, and Lisu artisans carry forward distinct weaving traditions shaped by generations of highland life and cultural identity. Our collection includes textiles and handwoven garments that reflect the patterns, techniques, and craftsmanship of these northern Thai communities.
🇰🇷 South Korea — Local Market Artisans
The vibrant Myeongdong Street Markets in Seoul are home to countless independent artisans and small workshop makers who continue Korea’s tradition of handcrafted goods. Our collection includes handmade accessories, paper goods, and small craft items that reflect the creativity and craftsmanship found throughout one of Seoul’s most iconic cultural districts.
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