Mano a Mano
Mano a Mano Cooperative

Our Mission

People supporting people, hand in hand.

At Mano a Mano Cooperative, our mission is to empower people, uplift local artisans, and strengthen communities through collaboration, creativity, and mutual support.

We believe in the power of working hand in hand to create opportunities, celebrate craftsmanship, preserve traditions, and foster meaningful connections. By supporting local talent and encouraging shared prosperity, we strive to build more inclusive, sustainable, and compassionate communities where everyone has the opportunity to thrive.

How we live it

Artisans first

Handmade, fairly shared

The handmade goods in our store are made by local and Guatemalan artisans. What you pay goes back to the people who made the piece.

Community

A web of people supporting people

Our work is carried in independent shops, and we help makers find each other, find customers, and find their footing.

Tradition

Keeping skills alive

Embroidery, macramé, jade work, dreamcatchers: craft handed down, and the room for new ideas to grow beside it.