Ecuadorian Artisan Studio

The couple behind this studio learned the art of alpaca fiber blending and weaving from their father. As they've grown their business alongside Poko, they've welcomed extended family and friends to work with them in their Quechua Indigenous community. They are family.

Ecuadorian Artisan Studio

The couple behind this studio learned the art of alpaca fiber blending and weaving from their father. As they've grown their business alongside Poko, they've welcomed extended family and friends to work with them in their Quechua Indigenous community. They are family.

As Quechua Indigenous Ecuadorians, the artisans' textile traditions date back generations. But they live amongst a community full of art and artisans of all kinds- from leather makers to jewellers- using Tagua (a local nut similar to coconuts), textiles and more. They’ve welcomed us into their family, and Case was very happily made the godfather of their youngest child. The founders have attended celebrations and countless family gatherings, weddings, and other traditions with their community of friends.

The artisans' quality of life is great. With the opportunities provided to them via the success of their fair trade business, the young couple are able to get proper medical attention for their family; their children are able to go to school, they are able to work a little less so they have more time to cook proper meals for their family and staff, etc.