About Us
>> Huipil Market is a whimsical marketplace of thoughtfully curated artisanal and ethically made handicrafts from around the world.
Our physical shop is located at La Villita Historic Arts Village in building 7, right in the heart of downtown San Antonio, Texas. (steps away from the Riverwalk)
We proudly follow a sustainable business model that focuses on minimizing poverty, and supports sustainability and artisan empowerment through ethical global trade. When we are not collaborating on new designs and sourcing directly from our partners in Mexico, Guatemala and India, we are buying from other Fair Trade Certified vendors and welcoming small, independent owned brands to the shop with the objective of offering you fun and eclectic accessories, clothing and home decor that never go out of style.
Zero Waste, Slow Fashion
>> All of our products are handcrafted and one-a-kind, using traditional techniques and ancient art forms from recycled materials that would have other-wise filled our landfill. There’s no waste, high tech-machinery, factories, slavery or child labor. That’s what makes our products so lovely --aside from their beautiful aesthetic that reflects the rich, diverse cultures and colorful art from each indigenous region. Please note materials are vintage, and may have slight imperfections.
>> Our Mission is to empower and make a positive impact on the lives of under-privileged artisans in developing countries by offering dignified job opportunities that enables them to continue creating their traditional handicrafts, all while earning a fair wage and breaking the cycle of poverty.
We do so by creating awareness and demand of their beautiful handicrafts, by paying them a fair wage, and by contributing a percentage of our annual sales back to our partners who made our goods.
