Vision and Impact

Vision:

Casa Paloma is an online marketplace and lifestyle brand that values conscious consumption, sustainability, and travel.

We are a commitment to bold investments in the self determination of our partners and sustainably sourced products, in order to stand in solidarity with artists, cultivate peace, curate beauty and create a more just reality. Every Casa Paloma directly supports an economically and environmentally sustainable business where artisans' culture and skills are honored and celebrated.

 

Impact

Casa Paloma was founded on the principle of solidarity.  We stand behind local leaders and make bold investments in their work in order to overcome barriers they may face (systemic racism, rural poverty, lack of market access, etc.).  Together, we have created a mutually beneficial business that has the power to cultivate peace and create a brighter future for all.

Casa Paloma is a partnership with artisans throughout Guatemala to design, create and develop products that are beautiful, high quality and honor the cultures and skills of our artisan partners and respect the earth.  We abide by the following values in our work:

 

Values:

  • Appreciation of indigenous weaving techniques and artisan work

  • All prices set by artisan partners

  • No child-labor

  • Sustainable practices for the planet and people 

  • Commitment to gender equality

  • Commitment to anti-racism and anti-discrimination

  • Commitment to partner self determination and direction

 This is not charity- or a “feel good” project.  This is an investment in the power, skills and dignity of our artisan partners, created through a sustainable income, respectful relationships and the honoring of the skills and knowledge necessary to be a creator. Here we create beautiful products, respect one another, and endeavour to honor our environment by treating it gently. 

We work to center the voice of Casa Paloma around the artists, ‘makers’ and collaborators we work with in order to dismantle systems of injustice and to share our stories.  We hope that you enjoy and choose to invest in solidarity, 

 Con Amor, 

 Casa Paloma