Our Philosophy

Our Artisans

At Casita Azul, we gather our pieces from individuals and cooperatives in Mexico, Latin America, Africa, Asia and the U.S. and the Caribbean. All of our products are fair trade; we believe in supporting local artisans with a fair living wage.

In Mexico, we have spent years traveling to towns and villages throughout the country, personally meeting with artisans and getting to know their work and their stories. There’s the family of silversmiths from Taxco who replicate the jewelry creations of Hector Aguilera; the Oaxacan villages specializing in wood carvings, Zapotec rugs, tin art and black pottery; the women’s prison cooperatives that create purses out of snack wrappers; and the Huichol Indians of Western Mexico who craft beautiful beaded and yarn art. Each offers fascinating insight into the local culture and customs.

From artists in the United States, we have handcrafted graphite sculptures, blown glass art balls, greeting cards, jewelry and more.

We work with cooperatives to bring you indigenous art from Africa, Asia and elsewhere. These wholesalers ensure that artists get decent living wages for their creations.

Our Customers

Casita Azul is more than just a shop—it’s an experience. We welcome you anytime, whether you are looking to purchase something or not. We are passionate about our art and love to share it with our customers. From materials used by the Huichol Indians to Day of the Dead customs, we guarantee you will learn something new each visit.

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