Ecuadorian Indigenous Goods

The products on this page are made by indigenous peoples of Ecuador, South America, mainly the Otavaleņos of the Andes, but also distinct cultures of the coastal lowlands and the Ecuadorian Amazon. Though most is traditional artisanry that has been hand-produced since the 1500s and earlier, some are variations on traditional themes representing the latest in indigenous innovation.

All of what you see here is made and sold to us by indigenous producers on their own terms. There are no sweatshops. Producers manage their own conditions and receive their initial unit asking price. Sales mean income for communities that have been ignored and denied basic rights and services by governments claiming to represent them for centuries, and who are only recently beginning to touch the global market place with their extraordinary talents. Ironically, time-honored indigenous artisanry and textiles are among the few industries, along with petroleum, bananas, and flowers, in which Ecuador may be able to compete in today's free-trading world.

Just a small sampling..

Below is just a small sampling of Ecuadorian indigenous products, quality goods passed on from Incan and pre-Incan cultures made to endure often harsh conditions in the many diverse regions along the equator.

If in the end you decide to purchase what you see, you can do so with the peace of mind that your purchase directly benefits some of the most money poor, but culturally and spiritally rich among us.

Choose a category:

Scarves
Shawls
Tablecloths
Hats & Headbands
Jackets
Necklaces
Bracelets
Rings and Earrings
Bags, Pipes, Shirts, and Socks
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