We establish trust that fosters creative dialogue between artisans in each discipline, by carefully cultivating relationships with the people involved in each step of the process.
In our process, no gesture is mechanical, no action routine; our work is dictated by creativity and passion.
Our work is rooted in the traditions and rhythms of everyday life. Much of our work is “field work”, adapting to the daily lives and and cultures of the artisans we collaborate with, be that the Mayan women of the Altos de Chiapas who spin in their homes or the weavers of Chiapas and Oaxaca in their family workshops. This way of working supports family cohesiveness and the preservation of local cultures and ways of life.
“I am fascinated by how a craftsman and an artist are able to shape their own world and feel fully aware in the moment of creation, outside the boundaries of time, conscious of their purpose in the world, if only for a moment.”
-Maddalena Forcella.
Hand spinning
All the wool we use in our creations is hand spun on a pre-Hispanic spindle by around 60 indigenous Chamula women from different villages in the highlands of Chiapas.
Natural Dyeing
Our color palette is made in the studio from local plant materials and the cochineal insect. Under the guidance of Maddalena and her assistants, we develop special hues and saturations for each custom project.
Hand weaving
Our rugs are handwoven on pedal looms by master weavers in their home workshops in Chiapas and Oaxaca in southern Mexico.
Felting
We collaborate with artisans who are skilled in both nuno and needle felting. We use our felt to create pillows and throws. Given the great versatility of the techniques, we are open to special projects, such as headboards and wall art.