Specialty coffee
Smallholder coffee growers
Huila, Nariño, Cauca, Eje Cafetero
Most Colombian coffee is grown on farms of a few hectares. We are meeting growers and cooperatives who process their own lots and can tell us the altitude, variety and harvest of every bag.
Crocheted mochilas and hammocks
Wayúu weavers
La Guajira
Weaving is at the heart of Wayúu identity. We are speaking with weaver associations about fair pricing, named attribution and lead times that respect the work.
Silver and gold filigree
Mompox goldsmiths
Mompox, Bolívar
Family workshops that have twisted filigree for generations. We are discussing small, numbered collections with the workshop name on every piece.
Fine-flavour cacao & chocolate
Cacao farmers & bean-to-bar makers
Santander, Arauca, Tumaco, Caribbean coast
From fermentation boxes to conching, we are looking for makers who control the whole chain and can document the origin of their beans.
Thrown and hand-built ceramics
Studio ceramicists
Bogotá, Medellín, Ráquira
Contemporary studios and the traditional clay town of Ráquira. We are testing food-safe glazes and packaging that survives the journey to Europe.
Botanical skincare & haircare
Independent beauty formulators
Bogotá, Medellín, Cali
Colombia has a growing generation of indie beauty brands working with native ingredients. We are reviewing formulations, safety files and sustainability claims before anything is listed.
Werregue palm basketry
Wounaan werregue weavers
Chocó, Pacific coast
Vessels woven so tightly they can hold water. We are learning what responsible sourcing from the Pacific coast requires before committing to a collection.
Sombrero vueltiao & accessories
Zenú caña flecha artisans
Córdoba & Sucre
The sombrero vueltiao is a national symbol of Colombia, braided from caña flecha fibre. We are meeting artisan groups producing hats, bags and homeware.