ARTISANS

At BOEHME, we believe in artisanal design and in honoring the stories behind each object. We currently collaborate with artisans who, through techniques such as weaving, ceramics, and wood carving, preserve traditional crafts from various regions of Guatemala. Among them are Manuela and her family in Chichicastenango, who have spent over three decades dedicated to wood carving; Antonio, a master potter in Totonicapán with more than 30 years of experience; and the family-run workshop UTZ KEM, where textile knowledge is passed down across generations, safeguarding an ancestral practice. Our work is grounded in direct relationships, fair practices, and long-term partnerships. We take the time to understand each artisan’s process and context, and curate pieces that reflect both their identity and our shared values: sustainability, respect, and a commitment to ethical design.

EACH COLLA- BORATION IS AN OPPORTUNITY TO LEARN,

CO-CREATE, AND SUPPORT.

TALLADORES DE MADERA EN CHICHICASTENANGO

Manuela Morales Mejía has been dedicated to the art of wood carving for over three decades in Chichicastenango, Quiché. Together with her family, she transformed a small market stall into a well-established workshop. Her work blends technique, family continuity, and a close relationship with her community, keeping alive a craft that remains part of everyday life in this region of the Guatemalan highlands.

POTTERS FROM SAN ANTONIO PALOPÓ AND TOTONICAPÁN

In San Antonio Palopó, a Kaqchikel-origin village on the shores of Lake Atitlán, pottery developed as a craft from the second half of the 20th century, when artists and cultural promoters led technical training workshops. Since then, a community of potters has been established, creating hand-crafted pieces glazed in vibrant tones such as blue and green. Cerámica Multicolor is part of this recent tradition, with a visual proposal marked by geometric design and inspiration drawn from the natural surroundings.

Lorenzo Antonio Pec is a potter from San Cristóbal, Totonicapán, with over three decades of experience working with clay. In his workshop, he produces plates, candleholders, incense holders, and other hand-molded or wheel-thrown pieces, which he decorates, glazes, and fires himself. His training was entirely hands-on, starting as an assistant in a local workshop and developing his craft step by step. Today, he runs his own production space and continues to perfect his technique, involving his family in the process.

WEAVER FROM SACATEPÉQUEZ AND SEAMSTRESS FROM CHICHICASTENANGO

Modesta Granados is at the helm of UTZ KEM, a workshop located in San Pedro Sacatepéquez that began with waist loom weaving and over time has incorporated techniques such as leatherworking and wood carving. With more than four decades of experience, the project combines artisanal practice, family collaboration, and a clear vision for the continuity of the craft. UTZ KEM, which in Kaqchikel means "the good weaving," reflects the intention behind each piece. Today, the legacy of Doña Modesta not only endures in her artisanal practices but also in the soul of a family that has made art their way of life and a way to honor Guatemala.

Juana Morales, originally from Chichicastenango and with her workshop located in the same town, specializes in transforming huipiles and traditional textiles into functional pieces. She reuses these materials to create rugs and cushion covers, giving them new life and purpose.

At BOEHME, we want to continue growing alongside people who believe in the power of purpose-driven design. If you're a designer, artist, artisan, or part of a creative studio and share our values, we'd love to meet you. We're open to new collaborations that bring value. Reach out, let’s talk, let’s create together.