Featured Artists

Jantana

Thailand sterling silver jewelry

Among the artisans in Jantana's family workshop are two men and one woman who are profoundly deaf. View Collection

Among the artisans in Jantana's family workshop are two men and one woman who are profoundly deaf.

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Cristobal Ramirez

Central America handcrafted beaded jewelry

Two of Cristobal's assistants have disabilities. One has Down syndrome and the other has epilepsy. Cristobal feels proud to employ them and is glad he can provide them with dignified jobs in their communities. View Collection

Two of Cristobal's assistants have disabilities. One has Down syndrome and the other has epilepsy.... read more

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Pia Zavala

Andes

Pia struggles daily with fibromyalgia. Marcelino, her assistant, of 32 years, suffered a stroke in 2016. He continues with his knitting at the workshop but struggles with work that once came easily. However, they have worked together since the very beginning and find joy in their success and strength in each other as they face their health challenges. View Collection

Pia struggles daily with fibromyalgia. Marcelino, her assistant, of 32 years, suffered a stroke in... read more

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Danai

Thailand

Danai believes in opportunity - especially for anyone interested in the arts. Since he first began to explore his unique art form, he has given work to those that might experience difficulties with finding work elsewhere, among them the profoundly deaf and those with limited sight. View Collection

Danai believes in opportunity - especially for anyone interested in the arts. Since he first began... read more

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Ruben and Gilda Perez

Central America handcrafted jade jewelry and Maya masks

One of our assistants was in a motorcycle accident several years ago. He injured his foot, which left him without a job. We hired this man with pride, as he is a hard worker and a great asset to the team. View Collection

One of our assistants was in a motorcycle accident several years ago. He injured his foot, which... read more

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Lord Robert Penrose

West Africa hand-carved African masks and wood sculptures

When Lord was a child he injured his spinal cord during a bike accident. Fortunately, after some time, he was able to recover and could walk again. View Collection

When Lord was a child he injured his spinal cord during a bike accident. Fortunately, after some... read more

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Nestor Yana

Andes alpaca apparel and throws

Nestor loves his community and does what he can to help it. He employs disabled elderly craftswomen to create the unique hand finishes applied to his designs. These women would be unable to care for themselves without the support Nestor gives them. View Collection

Nestor loves his community and does what he can to help it. He employs disabled elderly craftswomen... read more

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