ixöq wholesale

About ixöq

ixöq is a women operated social enterprise working with local artisans in Guatemala to create unique, handmade, fair trade products from recycled plastic cord. Our products are fun, colorful, festive and useful, all while honoring the culture and traditions of Guatemala. The items are designed locally (in DC) by ixöq's founder and handcrafted by our artisan partners using sustainably sourced materials and traditional weaving methods. The designs are created with a sophisticated buyer in mind and are reflective of current industry trends. ixöq means women in the Mayan dialects, Kaqchikel and Tzutujil and women is where our dedication and focus lies. We work with women artisans; we support flexible working schedules that allow women to be sustainably employed while fulfilling their more traditional roles in the home; we design for women; and we pay women a fair wage for their work. All of our proceeds support the women and each woman plays an integral role in the creation process. The presence and hard work of each artisan shines through in each product resulting in highly crafted, durable and useful items for you and your home. ixöq is proud to be verified by the Fair Trade Federation. Read their story