Artesano
Artesano was co-founded in 2014 by Miami-based entrepreneurs, Claudia Estrada and Xavier Blum. Claudia and Xavier were both born in Guayaquil, Ecuador and are both passionate about showcasing their homeland's proud heritage of craftsmanship. Artesano's name, which means hand-crafted, reflects the brand as all of the products are handmade. This brand works with artisans in coastal and mountainous towns in Ecuador who work out of their homes to provide for their families. Artesano is an Ecuadorian brand bringing authentic Panama hats, bags and shoes to the world with high quality, traditional materials, such as Toquilla straw, Tagua beads, and Mocora straw.
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