UpcycledStylesShop

Ethnic Textiles and Up-Cycled Bags Thailand & Guatemala

San Diego, California On Etsy since 2017

535 Sales | 5 out of 5 stars

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UpcycledStylesShop

Ethnic Textiles and Up-Cycled Bags Thailand & Guatemala

San Diego, California | 535 Sales

5 out of 5 stars

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Announcement    I am a fabric collector from all over the world and I will start sharing my findings with you. The first place is the Hmong Hill tribes of Thailand which have taken my heart. Now I have expanded to Guatemala and a tiny bit into Mexico! Stay tuned for wonderful fabric finds which we turn into treasures for you!

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Last updated on Jun 1, 2020

I am a fabric collector from all over the world and I will start sharing my findings with you. The first place is the Hmong Hill tribes of Thailand which have taken my heart. Now I have expanded to Guatemala and a tiny bit into Mexico! Stay tuned for wonderful fabric finds which we turn into treasures for you!

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About UpcycledStylesShop

Sales 535
On Etsy since 2017
  • Ae is a woman from the hill tribes who hand makes textiles using a hand loom
  • Our design table.. all ideas come from here
  • This is how we dye the fabrics
  • Getting fabrics ready to make some patchworks ;)
  • Hanging the fabrics out to dry

Mystic Traveling Woman in Search of Treasures

My store name is "AwilaAsul". It means "Blue Woman" in the quechua language from the Andes mountains in Peru.
Art and creativity was my call since young age. Curiosity made me very observant of my surroundings and the beauty of nature. When I was 15 years old I asked my mom to let me attend a school of Interior Design in Mexico City (where we were living then). Mom was not easy to convince but finally she agreed. I felt right at home from the start.
I like to repurpose clothing, furniture and even stones from far away waters. Recycling and reusing is a must to keep our earth clean and shining!
I have travelled to several countries in America and Asia. Their art and customs have inspired me to continue my work. Just returned from a year trip to Thailand, Guatemala, Peru and Mexico. My head is full of ideas that you'll be able to see come to life in my products.
Welcome to my Etsy store!

Shop members

  • AnaLuz Perez

    Owner, Designer, Customer Service

    Art and creativity was my call since a young age. I like to repurpose clothing, furniture and even stones from far away waters. Recycling and reusing is a must to keep our earth clean and shining. Thank you for being part of our story!

  • Nui Sirinat

    Maker, Shipper, Assistant

    Nui was born in Mae Hon Son province of Northern Thailand and she is from hill tribe Karen decent. She has always loved textiles and has experience in garment making in her work before. She is a mother of two.

  • Billy

    Assistant, Photographer, Shipper

    Billy is the person who keeps my business going. He is a jack of all trades! From taking photos to quality control to shipping and even if I'm away he helps with customer service as his English is very good. He is a great part of the team.

  • Joy

    Maker, Designer

    Joy is a great new addition to the team. She has years of experience making garments and recently handbags. Her use and knowledge of leathers is amazing. She is also a great designer herself and we are coming up with great things together.

  • Erica

    Maker, Designer

    Erica is a single mom of a beautiful son. She learned to make jewelry and embroider since she was a young child. She's creative and loves to laugh and cook. She is an integral part of our team.

  • Laura

    Maker, Designer

    Laura is one of the most versatile members of our new team in Guatemala. She has a wonderful eye for unique textiles to be used for our new collection of bags. She is also a talented designer and comes up with new and usable designs for us.

  • Juana

    Maker, Designer

    Juana has been making crochet items, worry dolls and bags since her mom taught her the craft. She is a talented designer and comes up with fun, new designs often. She loves to sing and cook.

Production partners

  • Juana

    Panajachel, Guatemala

    Juana has been making crochet items since childhood. She loves making our products since new designs give her a challenge and make her work fun. She has 4 daughters and 1 son and she loves to cook.

  • Kannika Chimkam

    Bangkok, Thailand

    Kannika has a workshop in Bangkok, Thailand where woman artisans hand-make wax string jewelry. She has been an artisan for 20 years and she currently employs 10 women and pays them more than the average wages for the region.

  • Pranee Poontajuk

    Chiang Mai, Thailand

    Pranee has a Fair Trade workshop in Chiang Mai, Northern Thailand where she hires women artisans and pays very good wages to them. She has been making handbags, jewelry and accessories for over 15 years.

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