These items were made in a small region outside of Quito, Ecuador by people who are environmentally conscious and  dedicated to fair trade and responsible business practices.  We are working with South American artisans and their families to ensure products that exude indigenous quality while remaining fashionably relevant to the here and now. The goal is to bring our customers one of the world's finest natural materials in uniquely designed and handcrafted goods while promoting fair trade and supporting social and economic advancement for the artisans we work with.   Not only are they fairly compensated, they are paid directly without other companies or political figures taking a piece of the pie that isn’t theirs.