WHO WE SUPPORT: HECHO

Hecho is a curated emporium of ethically made artisan works that marry contemporary design with traditional processes. Respect, in-person communication and synergistic product development practices ensure responsible business exchanges. Artisans mainly work from their home workshops and calculate their own pricing, based on their time, materials and cost of living.

The conscious lifestyle collections from Hecho showcase a slow-made range of investment pieces created from natural materials that include beeswax, clay, organic cotton, raw wool, stone, tree bark, wood, and various plant materials. The intention with these offerings is to promote quality over quantity, eschew mass-produced, synthetic components, and support the continuation of skills and knowledge that have been passed down through generations.

At present, Hecho works with over 65 indigenous artisans, over 70% of those being women, in seven states in Mexico, along with one small town in Guatemala. As Seeland says, “As a woman-owned business in Oaxaca, our focus is centered on connecting with talented makers to promote ongoing streams of positive income in our communities.” The focus is on handmade works that blend natural materials, traditional processes and support the preservation of ancestral artistry. With the permission and cooperation of these makers, they document and share information in the public realm regarding the remarkable individuals and processes behind their handmade works, as a means of education and deep respect. With this, the intention is to discourage haggling, and provide insight into the intricate creative vision, knowledge, and dedication required to fabricate these pristine works that are both functional and artistic. Hecho is currently working to expand their offerings to other states in their home country of Mexico in order to promote diversity and encourage income for additional artisan communities.