Amano Marketplace

HI! Brooke and Elena here,
As you know, we began Amano Marketplace during the height of the pandemic, to connect Peruvian and Guatemalan artisanal nonprofits and brands with socially-minded consumers like yourself. As our world has slowly returned to a new normal, we’ve been pushed to think critically about the value that we can create for both artisans and for you.

After reflecting on Amano’s long-term goals and visions, we’re excited to announce that we’ll be transitioning Amano Marketplace into a business-to-business model. As such, we will be ending the direct retail part of our work, and we will begin to work as liaisons with the goal of connecting our artisan partners with interested social brands and entrepreneurs.

This is why, from now until June first, we are offering a 30% off site-wide. All you have to do is apply the code “AMANO30” at check-out!

For the person who is always loosing their glasses... 👓

Protect your glasses in this stylish and structured leather case. Rest easy that your glasses are shielded from scratches and breakage in your briefcase or handbag!

Featured: Alex from Bear Leather crafting the classic Rectangle Leather Coin Purse, our best-selling accessory.

This simple wallet is perfect for the essentials and/or to store spare change. Swipe right to see all the colors! We also have it in black. ;)

Click here for Valentine's day gift ideas under $100! Woohoo!
As always, by signing up for our Latin American roundup newsletter, you'll be eligible for an additional discount!

Invest in items that will give you joy! ✨

Use this handwoven pouch to store your everyday essentials and appreciate the tradition and skill embedded into this handwoven textile each time you use it!

Do you have a belonging that gives you lots of satisfaction? Let us know in the comments!

Amano has Valentine’s Gifts for him/her/them that give back! Did you know that on average, 45% of your Amano purchase goes directly into the hands of artisans? Shop gift ideas for your loved ones by clicking on the link below!

Sign up for our newsletter today so you don't miss our upcoming January "Latin American Roundup" focusing on social justice initiatives in Latin America.
Just head to amanomarketplace.com, enter your email address and hit "subscribe" at the botom of the home page!
See you in your inbox!

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Know a student who wants to make a global impact this winter?

Amano Marketplace has teamed up with youth service-learning provider, Global Leadership Adventures and MayaMam Weavers on the ground in Guatemala, to deliver a six-week online internship that focuses on social justice, education and entrepreneurship!

This is an opportunity for teens and young adults to become real-world interns.

Sign up by THIS FRIDAY, January 21st with code, "AMANO" for $200 off enrollment!

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Today we celebrate Martin Luther King, whose vision and leadership on social equity and justice remains relevant today, across the Americas.
As MLK said, “Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere,” and this could not be more true in LatAm, which remains the most unequal region in the world with 10% of the people holding 71% of the wealth.
As a Latam based company, we primarily focus on supporting indigenous women artisans through fair trade – which is just one way to redistribute wealth and support historically marginalized groups.
Everyone has a role to play in making our world a more equitable place for all. Here are some actions you can take today to combat social injustice in your community.
Add your ideas in the comments!

Feliz Navidad! We wish you a safe and memorable holiday! 🎄

Today is the final day to purchase fair trade gifts and stocking stuffers from our online marketplace for a guaranteed delivery by Christmas! 🎁 Take advantage of our site wide sales to find gifts for everyone on your list this season!

Want to gift your loved one fair trade this holiday? Order from Amano Marketplace by the end of day on December 15th for a USPS guaranteed delivery before Christmas day! 🎄

Collected sustainably in streams, this jade is then transformed and worked by hand into the pieces you'll find online. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Llamas....or Alpacas? Tell us which and how you know in the comments! 👇🏽⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
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Did you know, 'Awana' means 'loom' in Quechua.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
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Leather ages with who wears it, and takes care of it; in its beauty, leather keeps all its secrets.⁠⁠
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Step out of the shower onto smooth slats of sustainable teak. Naturally water and mold resistant, these mats are the perfect addition to any bathroom, making them a great gift!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

The drop spindle traditionally used to spin yarn in Peru is called the "pushka". Before any product can be woven, wool or fiber must be shorn and hand spun. It can take up to 15 days to spin 1 kilo of fiber or wool, enough for a small rug or poncho. Part of what makes handmade products so special is the time and energy that has been thoughtfully invested into them.

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Nothing better than these bronze rings from Ori Studio! Each one has been carefully hammered to create a one-of-a-kind textured design. Stack them for a unique, edgy look.

Featured here, one of the fist steps in the weaving process – preparing the warp. The weaver is preparing to make a poncho or "puncho", which will take up to four weeks for a simpler design.

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The staircase motif is found in textile traditions across the Americas, from the Navajo nation in North America to the highland Quechua people in South America.

In Andean cosmology and textile tradition, the staircase can represent agricultural terraces, mother earth, and the connection between the underworld, present world and upper world.

Featured here: Comunidad Local pima cotton towels, naturally dyed with eucalyptus leaf and handwoven on the pedal loom.

What exactly is Fair Trade?

Fair Trade is a business partnership, based on dialogue, transparency and respect, that seeks greater equity for producers by guaranteeing fair living wages, safe working conditions, and discriminatory practices, among other principals.

Fair trade measures and values the impact made on people and the environment at every step of the supply chain.

Tag your favorite fair trade brand in the comments!

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Scroll left to meet the people and processes behind Threads of Peru's Awki Pilllow.

The Munay Urpi Weaving Association, located in the heart of the Sacred Valley specializes in sheep wool products woven on the traditional backstrap loom.

What's your go-to Fall look? 🍂What piece are you constantly reaching back into your wardrobe for? We want to hear from you! Tag your favorite fair trade or independent brand below in the comments! ❤️

Check out this dreamy beaut, handcrafted from sustainably-sourced teak wood and natural leather in Antigua, Guatemala!

This piece represents so much progress for the team of craftsmen at Eterna Built who are reveling in their first "rocking" piece.

Where would you put the Model 502 Rocker in your home?

How it started / How it's going

Meet the lovely Chumil basket, which means "Star" in Kaqchikel. The Chumil is skillfully woven from longleaf pine needles, pajón (a native grass in Guatemala), and raffia by women in the highlands of Guatemala.

There's nothing better than a thick and textured blanket to snuggle up with on the couch, am I right??

This baby alpaca throw from Cocoliso takes the cake for its extreme softness and beautiful origin story. Hand-knit by artisans in Mollepata, Peru, this heritage piece will hold you dear for years to come.

Scroll left to see the stunning landscape near to where this product was made.

We can't get over these handwoven pillows from and their artisan partner, Munay Urpi (beautiful dove) Weaving Association.

Scroll left to see the Apu (mountain spirit) that graces the landscape where this product was made.

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