Artisans & Process
Across the artisan communities we work with, women and men gather in cooperatives that support fair trade and help preserve generations of ancestral knowledge. We purchase directly from these cooperatives, who work closely with the artisans to support fair compensation.
Together, they harvest or source raw materials, prepare and dye fiber, and weave each piece, combining traditional techniques with their own creativity and design choices. No two pieces are ever quite the same: colors and patterns reflect a deep connection to the native landscape that provides the raw material, echoing the flora and fauna of their environment, and each one carries the eye and hand of the person who made it. The goal behind this work is simple: that these crafts remain a real, sustainable source of income for artisan families, without losing the traditions at their core.
Wichí Community
In the Gran Chaco region of northern Argentina, Wichí artisans work with chaguar, a native plant fiber harvested from the dry forest, transforming it into intricate handwoven bags, textiles, and accessories
Photo: Matriarca
Qomle'ec Community
Qomle'ec artisans, from the Gran Chaco region of northern Argentina, work wool into handwoven bags and pillow covers, each piece reflecting its own subtle variations.
Photo: Matriarca
Teleras of Santiago del Estero
Deep in Santiago del Estero, teleras (weavers) gather at a community workshop attached to their local parish — the same space that holds the wool depot and hosts their training sessions. It's here that they come together, train newer weavers, and organize their work as a group.
