Our Story & Mission
We believe that commerce can - and should - change lives for the better.
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A refined selection of totes, purses and accessories featuring handwoven wool panels finished with nubuck leather.
Bring a piece of Oaxaca home with this hand-dyed and handwoven collection of pillow covers and rugs.
Selections including cotton purses, palm totes, wool bags and more. Fair trade beauty, for less.
The MZ Blog
Day of the Dead in Oaxaca
The Day of the Dead (Día de los Muertos) celebrations in Oaxaca are a wonder to behold, and an absolute blast to participate in. The celebrations are deeply rooted in indigenous traditions, and while the holiday is celebrated all over Mexico, it is particularly strong in Oaxaca, which has the largest indigenous population in the entire country. Día de los Muertos highlights the unique relationship...
Fair Trade & Sustainability
As a member of the Fair Trade Federation, we use their nine guiding Fair Trade Principles to guide our business practices. This ensures that our actions are always in line with our ethos of putting the wellbeing of the makers at the forefront. However, fair trade isn’t concerned exclusively with social justice, it also looks at lessening our environmental impact, as the two issues are...
Fair Trade Month: 9 Guiding Principles
Although every month is “Fair Trade Month” at the MZ headquarters, October is an opportunity to shine a light on the good works that the fair trade movement is engaging in all over the globe. Fair trade means that producers in developing countries are getting a fair wage for their work. It is an approach to international development and business based on dialogue, transparency, and...
