Modela

MODELA

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

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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There’s a wealth of potters in Oaxaca all with their own styles, local clay, and firing methods. 🔥 🔥🔥
Do you have a favorite of these clay Oaxacan pottery pieces?
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Sisal fiber totes. Modela picked the colors and there’s only one of each so you’ll be the only one sporting it! 🧡
Lovely Karen of @habitaculomx is the model and Anna Bruce took the great shots.
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A photo dump from Oaxaca—my favorite place to capture images. Back in Iowa now and it’s a little dreary so I’m looking back. I send thank you cards with purchases from @shopmodela so I take the best images and make postcards with @m

Oaxaca carved wooden animals coming at you in a few days. Working on the website now with new pieces just back from Oaxaca. All of these alebrijes are from carvers in La Union, Oaxaca.

Two patterned mesh totes coming to @shopmodela at the end of this month! 🩷

Modela’s website is getting a special update at the end of March! Exquisite handwoven textiles from Oaxaca, featuring stunning natural plant dyes, will soon be yours to take home. 🧡