Question 1

Are we a Fair Trade Project.

Accepted Answer

Yes. We dedicate a large amount of our time on designing each product directly with the artisans, and making sure we are paying a fair price according to the hours spent by the artisan on each product. 
 
We make sure to pay our artisans after delivery. 
 
We organize motivational events, Christmas parties, and give away gifts to our artisans.

Question 2

Are these one of a kind pieces.

Accepted Answer

Depends on the product line.
Shigra bags are one of a kind pieces. We try to replicate some designs but designs, measurements, fibers used, will always be different. This is what makes a shigra a treasure of the Andes. 
 
Textiles
Throws, ponchos and straps are not entirely handmade. Therefore we can replicate many pieces.

Question 3

Why delivery can take up to 40 days.

Accepted Answer

We work with indigenous communities of the Andes; therefore, production of each piece takes time.
Weaving an XLarge Shigra Bag can take up to 90 days.
 
And the textiles have a semi manual production process, therefore it can also take some weeks for us to get the product ready. If we have it on stock it will be delivered right away and will take only 1-2 weeks to arrive.

Question 4

Do we make custom made pieces.

Accepted Answer

We can definitely produce custom made pieces.
We have a Corporate line for textiles with the design you require (ask for details).
We also produce single pieces custom made.
Prices will be higher, or mininums can be higher.

Question 5

What are the exact sizes of the Mini, Small, Medium, Intermediate, Large, Xlarge, XXlarge shigra bags."

Accepted Answer

The sizes will never be exact as these are one of a kind handwoven pieces with a small needle. However, these are the approximate sizes:
 
Average height
XXLarge: 19 inches  /50cm
XLarge: 17.7 inches /45cm
Large: 15.8 inches / 40cm
Intermediate: 13.8 inches / 35cm
Medium: 11.8 inches /  30cm
Small: 7.87 inches / 20cm
Mini: 6.5 inches / 16.5cm
Average Wide
Wide will usually be from 1.18 inch / 3 cm shorter than its height, or viceverse.

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Are we a Fair Trade Project.

Are these one of a kind pieces.

Why delivery can take up to 40 days.

Do we make custom made pieces.

What are the exact sizes of the Mini, Small, Medium, Intermediate, Large, Xlarge, XXlarge shigra bags."

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