This week, I am excited to continue my promotion of talented enterprises exhibiting at the New World Crafts online fair, a wonderful sourcing opportunity for those interested in working with artists from Guatemala and throughout Central America. The work of these two vendors – La Casa Cotzal and Topis Ceramica – really stands out to me so I wanted to share a bit more about each of them.

As many of you know, I have partnered up with New World Crafts, an online fair and sourcing platform featuring the work of artisan producers and brands from Guatemala and throughout Central America. This week, I’d like to share the work of Itza Wood, an enterprise that is featured on the New World Crafts online platform and that I am very proud to represent personally.

When you’re in the kitchen, it’s often the simplest tools that help the most. Now that we’re spending more time cooking at home, I think we’re all paying more attention to these small additions that can make our lives easier, calmer and brighter. With that in mind, I wanted to share the work of a partner of mine from Mexico, who offers items for the modern home kitchen while remembering their prehistoric roots.

From bowls and mortars to vases, trays, mezcal cups, and cutting boards, these goods warm up any home. I particularly love the variety of colored marble available in Mexico – that’s what I wanted to focus on today. Of course, white marble is beautiful, but these green and rose tones are really something special.

This week, we venture to Guatemala as I am delighted to present to you some wooden tableware that’s perfect for shops or brands that would like to develop a unique collection of their own. I’ve always found it difficult to source wooden products that have both an inspiring mission and a sustainable component. That’s why I’m thrilled to share the work of my partner, as their commitment to sustainability and community impact is as strong as their gorgeous designs.