Jorge Moscoso Jewelry

Jorge Moscoso, a native of Ecuador, is a master jewelry designer. He makes highly refined accessories in both fine silver and gold, embellished with freshwater pearls and exquisite stones like carnelian, amethyst and rubies, and featuring traditional Ecuadorian motifs.

Rosa Canelos Vargas Sacha Warmi Foundation Kichwa Ceramics from Ecuadorian Amazon

The traditional ceramics of Kichwa Canelos Pueblo, nestled in the dense Amazonian jungle of Ecuador, has remained mostly unchanged

for centuries. Yet the style is also continually evolving, thanks to the efforts of individual artists like Rosa Canelos Vargas. Showcasing ornamental and ritual designs on functional forms, her work serves both utilitarian and decorative purposes, infused by both ancient and ever-changing histories.

Valentin Alarcon Apparel

In Central America, brimmed hats are a traditional wardrobe item, as exemplified by Ecuadorian artisan Valentin Alarcon. For decades, Alarcon has used locally harvested straw to craft durable and elegant hats. His workshop in coastal Ecuador is dedicated to preserving ancient styles that are effortlessly wearable.