Popotillo Pinewood Rack

Mariana Aguila Alonso founded Petate with a clear goal in mind: to revive the ancient craft of natural fiber weaving and incentivize local artisans to keep the tradition alive by helping them generate income and exposing them to wider markets.

Petate comes from the Nahuatl word "petlatl", a rectangular mat of vegetable fibers, commonly made to sleep on. Petate reinterprets this tradition by blending contemporary design with ancestral techniques developing products for the home, like lampshades, baskets, and small furniture.