Arts of Ecuadorwas founded to help broaden the market for the many beautiful hand-crafted products made by the people of this extraordinary country. Jobs are scarce in most parts of Ecuador. Many families, especially in rural areas, rely on the centuries-old skills passed down for generations to produce these lovely goods to sell to the tourists who visit their local open air markets. Women, especially, have a difficult time finding regular work. As a result, much of what we import is made by women who work at home. Your purchase of our products helps to support them and their families.
Arts of Ecuador was founded by Christine and Bill Dean in the fall of 2014 with two purposes in mind: First, to help the many hard working Ecuadorian artisans who toil long hours to scratch out a living by making the hundreds of items available in the local markets found in the towns and cities throughout this fascinating country.
Second, to bring the best of these items to the millions of people who have never been to Ecuador by importing them and making them available online and in selected retail outlets. So far our effort has been limited to a few retailers in the Upper Midwest. But we are hoping to grow the business and extend our reach. We strive to pay a fair price to the artists and families who make these items, and at the same time to charge a fair price to our customers.
