Hilo de Amor-Thread of Love

This is one of my favorite women/Latina owned businesses! I'm from the north of Mexico but in my heart, I'm from the south, where Oaxaca (wah-haak-kah) is located and indigenous culture and traditions are being preserved. Esther, the owner, is from there and her passion for helping her community resulted in her starting this business. Oaxaca is renowned for its artisans and beautiful handcrafted art and products. Esther has made it her mission to share them with us and to help the artisans that make them. When you purchase anything form them, you are helping transform lives by putting money directly into the hands of the original craftsperson.At first, Hilo de Amor became popular for their big, colorful tote bags, but now they have much more than just handbags. On their website, you can see their full inventory including apparel, jewelry, hair accessories, home decor, accessories and even select food items like mole and chocolate! If you like authenticity, quality handmade items can and supporting a good cause, this is the business for you! I have three bags and they look brand new despite them being purchased years ago.

They currently have a booth at Mother Road Market. I had read about this company in the paper months ago and wanted to go to the Market just to seek them out. LOVE!The owner was there when I was shopping and made sure that I was given personal treatment. She was digging out headbands to make sure I had a great selection. She was personable and helpful (as was the cashier).Hilo de Amor's business model is to help the people of Oaxaca. She carries SUCH beautiful artisan items like bags to the aforementioned head bands to belts, pottery, hats and jewelry. Hilo de Amor means "Thread of Love."I bought a great headband (to wear to a Frida event at Philbrook). Please check out this great store OR the website. If the kiosk disappears from Mother Road (as they sometimes do), I will use their website to order. Really cool stuff!!!!!!