Modela

Since 2006, Modela has been working directly with artisans in Mexico who create textiles, pottery, beeswax candles, and folk art.

ARTISANS

Concepción Aguilar, ceramic folk art

Concepción Aguilar, ceramic folk art

Reynaldo Santiago, Oaxaca wood carver

Reynaldo Santiago, Oaxaca wood carver

Bëërt Sanchez, Zapotec rug weaver

Bëërt Sanchez, Zapotec rug weaver

REVIEWS

"A joy to find such remarkable objects from Modela and then double that happiness by giving them as gifts."

— Charles D., verified buyer

A beautiful piece of art that was shipped quickly and very carefully!

— Emily M. ,verified buyer

Patti is great to work with - she responds quickly. Everything arrived well packaged- Modela is a great place to shop!

Susan Edge, verified buyer

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Everything handmade in Oaxaca by brilliant makers, lots of one-offs, perfect holiday gifts, and a wide range of price points. Pottery, carved animals, scarves, patches, candles and ornaments!
Coming at you (on the website on Sunday night) and yes, I

If my flight from Oaxaca doesn’t get canceled next week, the website refresh will be November 14. ❤️
All handcrafted, handwoven in Oaxaca, Mexico the new pieces are perfect for gifts.

If you’ve followed this feed for a while, you’ve probably seen all these Oaxaca Day of the Dead photos.

This is the first time I’ve stayed for #diasdelosmuertos in five years. Usually I am packing to go home and get @shopmodela re

A beautiful, textured wool rug designed and woven by our friend Bëërt. Blues and purples 💙
Available November 13 when I’m back from Oaxaca.

I’m off to Oaxaca to pick up orders and source for the holidays. Returning November 12 with lots of Oaxacan pottery, candles, ornaments and textiles for you. 😊

-langdonpix quinceañera photo taken in Oaxaca with the perfect @hudsonrivergallery frame
-Becky’s flowers and Rossi’s pottery 🧡
-Goose!
-the ever present deer
-cozy house
-fireflies (or at least trying to video them)

After a fo