Our Values and Commitments

Sustainable & ethical fashion
Fair labor practices
Fair trade & sustainable sourcing
Culture preservation
Women entrepreneurship
Innovation & social impact
Artisan industry: the new handworker economy

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New in the shop! 2020

Our Chiman bags in two seasonless styles are now available!

Made by our Chiman women artisan partners

Read the full story in our Journal

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Important Notice:

Due to the current COVID-19 pandemic, we are temporarily suspending product exchanges & returns to ensure health and safety of all those involved.

We hope you love our products and will do whatever it takes to make your experience with Yanawara the best possible.

Although our products are not considered essentials, we know they will become essential to your closet. We would love our goods to spark the same happiness for you as they do the artisans that make them by hand, one of a kind.

Thank you for your continued support!

Behind Yanawara

Yanawara is a purpose-driven start-up that curates & designs clothing and accessories made by Bolivian artisans. It aims to promote their work, increase fair and safe job opportunities, and contribute to a more sustainable fashion industry.

We want to share something special

Artisans, designers & entrepreneurs who are developing beautiful high quality products inspired in the culture and traditions of a multicultural country, using noble and local fibers such as alpaca, leather and traditional textiles. Each product has an amazing story that we want to share with you.

Learn more

Timeless and valuable

Star that comes from far

Ethically made by artisans

With love from Bolivia

Member Of Nest Artisan Guild

Nest is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) building a new handworker economy to increase global workforce inclusivity, improve women’s wellbeing beyond factories, and preserve important cultural traditions around the world.

Member Of NYC Fair Trade Coalition

The NYC Fair Trade Coalition is a grassroots organization that promotes fair trade businesses and retailers in New York City and educates consumers on the importance of fair trade. It partners with ethically-aligned businesses, retailers, NGOs, and citizens in New York City to host events and engage the public in dialogue. It offers its members advertising support through its social media channels, coordinates sales events, and fosters networking among ethical and fair trade businesses.