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Handmade in Ecuador

Woven by hand. Given with heart.

Handmade souvenirs from Ecuador, and a share of every sale goes to a shelter for kids. Every thread holds a story. Every purchase holds a child's tomorrow.

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  • Handwoven
  • Fair pay for weavers
  • A share gives back
HandwovenFair payGives backMade in EcuadorOne thread at a time

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The collection

Small things with big stories. Pick up a bracelet for yourself, a keychain for a friend, or a wall hanging that starts conversations.

Every item above carries the heart badge: part of the sale goes to a kids shelter in Ecuador.

Sample products, images and prices are placeholders until real photography is added.

Our story

Every knot has a pair of hands behind it.

Our weavers use methods passed from one generation to the next: the backstrap loom tied to a tree or a post, and the upright loom in the courtyard. Nothing here comes off a machine.

We buy natural fibres, pay for the work fairly, and let each piece take the time it takes. The patterns are old. The colours are alive. Every souvenir you carry home was made by someone, and that someone matters.

"Slow work, done with care, is its own kind of kindness."

Placeholder story Generic copy for now. Swap in your weavers' real story, with their permission.

  1. Dye

    Wool and cotton are dyed in small batches, using colours inspired by Andean sunsets, flowers and soil. Each batch comes out a little different, and that's the point.

  2. Weave

    Row by row, on a backstrap or a wooden loom. A bracelet takes an afternoon. A wall hanging takes days. The diamonds, zigzags and stepped crosses carry meaning that families keep alive.

  3. Send

    Finished pieces are checked, wrapped with care and sent to you. A share of what you pay goes to a children's shelter in Ecuador. The thread keeps going, from the loom to you to a kid you'll never meet.

Impact

Your souvenir does double duty.

Each piece pays a weaver fairly, and a share goes to a children's shelter in Ecuador. Here is the plan, in plain numbers.

Where each purchase goes

Placeholder split

  • Materials and artisans · 55%

    Natural fibres, dyes, and fair pay for the people who make each piece.

  • Shipping and running costs · 30%

    Packaging, delivery, payment fees and keeping the shop open.

  • Shelter donation · 15%

    Sent to the children's shelter in Ecuador to help cover meals, school supplies and safe beds.

These percentages are placeholders, to be confirmed by the client before launch.

Try the maths

What could your order add up to?

3 souvenirs
125

Your order, at an average of $22 each: $66.00

Goes to the shelter

$9.90

That's about 4 shelter meals, at an illustrative $2.50 each.

Illustrative only. The $22 average, the 15% donation and the $2.50 meal cost are all placeholders for the client to confirm.

The shelter

Kids first. Always with dignity.

The shelter we support is a home for children in Ecuador. It gives them what every child is owed: regular meals, a safe place to sleep, and the supplies to keep learning.

We don't publish photos of the children, and we never tell their stories for them. They are kids with homework, favourite games and big plans. They are not a sales pitch.

Placeholder copy The client should confirm the shelter's real work and wording before launch.

  • Meals

    Warm, regular food at a shared table.

  • School supplies

    Notebooks, pencils and uniforms, so no one falls behind.

  • Safe beds

    A calm, secure place to rest and feel at home.

How we share the funds

Transparency note

The donation is worked out from the price paid on every sale and sent to the shelter on a regular schedule. We will publish the totals so you can see what your purchase added to.

Shelter's official name
[Shelter name to be added by client]
Annual report
[Link to be added by client]
Donation schedule
[e.g. quarterly, to be confirmed]

Voices

Little things, big feelings

Sample reviews
"I bought the Sol Bracelet on a whim. I wear it every day, and every time someone asks about it I get to tell them where the money goes."
Marta · Sample review
"The Condor hanging is the first thing guests notice. It feels like it was made by a person, because it was. The giving part sealed it for me."
Daniel · Sample review
"I ordered friendship bands for my whole class trip. Easy, cheerful, and it felt good to give something that gives something back."
Priya · Sample review

FAQ

Good questions

Can't find yours? Write to us below and we'll answer.

We plan to ship from Ecuador to most countries. Delivery times and costs will be shown at checkout once the store is live. Placeholder, to be confirmed

Natural fibres such as cotton and wool, dyed in small batches, with wooden details like rods and toggles. Each product page will list its exact materials. Placeholder

An illustrative 15% of each sale goes to the shelter. The exact share, the shelter's name and a report will be published in the Impact section. Percentage to be confirmed

If something isn't right, tell us and we'll make it right. Returns window and conditions will be set before launch. Placeholder policy

Yes. Friendship bands and keychains make lovely favours, wedding gifts and team presents. Write to hello@example.com with the quantity and date, and we'll plan it together.

Contact and newsletter

Stay connected to the thread.

Say hello, ask about a gift order, or join the list for new pieces and news from the shelter. A few emails a year, never more.

hello@example.com

Demo form: nothing is actually sent or stored.