Ecuador

ARTISAN BUSINESS
PARTNERS

COMMUNITY
WORKSHOPS

YEARS OF
PARTNERSHIP

We partner with Artisan Businesses in Ecuador committed to using sustainable natural materials. Reliable job opportunities can be scarce in the region, but the Artisans who craft our Ecuadorian styles are able to earn a fair income, send their children to school, and build a better life for their families.

OVER 18,000 TAGUA PIECES
purchased by customers in 2020

32 ARTISANS
remained employed throughout the pandemic

$1500 DONATED
in 2020 for COVID-19 relief

Artisan Stories

Maria

Luis & Marina

Techniques

Natural Seeds

Ecuador is renowned for its natural beauty, but for our Artisan Partners the landscape also represents a source of artistic inspiration. By carefully carving and dyeing sustainably gathered local seeds, the Artisans craft elevated accessories that capture the charm of the Ecuadorian countryside.

Ecuador on Flourish

WHY WE GO: KERRY LITTLE IN ECUADOR

Inside Ecuador

Nestled in the Andes, Ecuador is known for its ecological beauty and diversity.

Its varied landscape features active volcanoes, rainforests, beaches, and sprawling Incan ruins.

Ecuador's indigenous groups make up 25% of the population; their cultures form a unique tapestry of flavors, textiles, and languages.

Rising inflation is a major problem in Ecuador and has resulted in economic instability in the country. Today, approximately 25% of the population lives in poverty, and among indigenous people the number is closer to 50%.

COUNTRIES & TECHNIQUES

Afghanistan

Hand Embroidered Textiles

Leather, Upcycled Artillery

Guatemala

Handwoven Textiles, Beadwork

Haiti