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Ecuador


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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.


Artisan Stories



Ecuador

Maria

Ecuador

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

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
East Asia Gold Plating
Ecuador Natural Seeds
Ethiopia Upcycled Artillery
Guatemala Handwoven Textiles, Beadwork
Haiti Upcycled Metal, Hand Cut Leather
India Handmade Metal & Glass, Hand Cut Leather
Kenya Brass
Nepal Traditional Metalworking, Inlay
Peru Hand Embroidered Textiles, Brass & Sterling Silver
Rwanda Dutch Wax Print Fabric
Uganda Paper Beads, Ethically Sourced Horn
Vietnam Ethically Sourced Water Buffalo Horn, Marble, Metal