Meet The Artisans
Carol Schoch
Mexico
Several years ago, Carol Schoch chose a new life for herself. Transitioning from a career as an accomplished economist to a designer promoting local Mexican craftsmanship. She began her quest in finding her inner creative voice, and developed her own educational and creative journey studying plant fibers and textiles, ancestral production techniques, tailoring, and various embroidery processes that are passed on from generation to generation. Carol traveled throughout Mexico and met the artisans at their homes in remote villages, learning about the intricacies of this craft.
Today, she designs bright and beautiful textiles, blankets, throws and textured pillows, using high-quality, naturally dyed wool (fabrics) and combining traditional techniques with contemporary aesthetics, paying tribute to the generations of artisanal knowledge. She has formed close connections with the local artisans she works with, often invited into their homes to hear the stories of generations past, and the beliefs, mythical symbols and iconography behind them. Her exquisite designs breathe new life into Mexican folk art while at the same time creates economic opportunity for the craftswomen she collaborates with. As an economist, Carol has also devoted her time to teach these women how to price their work, taking into consideration raw materials, time and scarcity and educate them about the economic value they create.
Today, she designs bright and beautiful textiles, blankets, throws and textured pillows, using high-quality, naturally dyed wool (fabrics) and combining traditional techniques with contemporary aesthetics, paying tribute to the generations of artisanal knowledge. She has formed close connections with the local artisans she works with, often invited into their homes to hear the stories of generations past, and the beliefs, mythical symbols and iconography behind them. Her exquisite designs breathe new life into Mexican folk art while at the same time creates economic opportunity for the craftswomen she collaborates with. As an economist, Carol has also devoted her time to teach these women how to price their work, taking into consideration raw materials, time and scarcity and educate them about the economic value they create.
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Carol SchochThese throws are inspired by the colors used by the Mexican architect Luis Barragán (1902 - 1988), according to him light and color are able to giv...
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Original price $62.00 - Original price $62.00Original price$62.00$62.00 - $62.00Current price $62.00Mini Berny Cuddy Toy
Carol SchochIn children's stories, a mischievous and flirtatious little mouse often appears. Mini Berny is made of handmade wool with denim overall by artisans...
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Original price $55.00 - Original price $99.00Original price$55.00 - $99.00$55.00 - $99.00Current price $55.00Mitla Sunrise Napkins
Carol SchochReminiscing on the sea and sky of Zipolite, one of the most lovely beaches on the Oaxaca coast, inspired Carol Schoch to design these napkins for t...
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Original price $55.00 - Original price $99.00Original price$55.00 - $99.00$55.00 - $99.00Current price $55.00Mitla Blue Zipolite Napkins
Carol SchochReminiscing on the sea and sky of Zipolite, one of the most lovely beaches on the Oaxaca coast, inspired Carol Schoch to design these napkins for t...
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