M.A.
M.A.
"I hope this project can be a bridge to the native communities of Mexico, helping to preserve craftsmanship and create both opportunity and income using fair and horizontal manufacturing practices."
FOUNDED BY
MELISSA ÁVILA
M.A is a project that combines artistic creations with artisanal methods. Based in Mexico City but with production seasons in different communities of Mexico, it is inspired by traditions, the autochthonous, native beliefs and local knowledge. M.A counts with a team of 20 with artisans from Oaxaca, Mexico and a design team in Mexico City, which is led by Melissa Ávila, a multidisciplinary artist from Tijuana.
ABOUT M.A.
1 FOUNDER + 5 EMPLOYEES + 15 ARTISANS
LOCATION: Mexico City & Oaxaca, Mexico
MATERIALS: Red clay & wool
TECHNIQUE: Fire method and pedal looms.
IMPACT: M.A trains new artisans in order to share and strengthen local practices and knowledge.
M.A is aiming at providing fixed term employment for all 20 artisans the brand works with to guarantee them a stable income.
Our techniques
clay
The clay vases are burned with the traditional open fire method in Oaxaca and painted by hand by Melissa Àvila in their design studio in Mexico City. All pieces are one of a kind.
Weaving
Each rug & pillow case and rug are made on traditional pedal looms from 100% organic wool from local sheep that are loved and respected. Until one of M.A's pieces reaches you the following steps are undertaken: wool gathering, washing, carding, hand spinning, dyeing, weaving, cleaning, brushing + sewing.
we work with
Artisan communities in oaxaca
M.A creates unique pieces that are handmade alongside artisans who specialise in different ancestral processes with the aim to help to preserve craftsmanship and create both opportunity and income using fair and horizontal manufacturing practices.
Featured collection
Ela Palm Basket
Regular price 120.00 EUR
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The Ela palm basket by the interior design brand M.A is handwoven by women artisans in Mexico using the traditional weaving techniques.
Material: palm fibers
Size: 30 cm (diameter) x 35 cm (height)
Señorcito Pot - light blue
Regular price 120.00 EUR
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The Señorcito Pot by the interior design brand M.A is handmade by women artisans in Oaxaca, Mexico, using the traditional open sky clay burning method.
Material: Painted natural red clay
Size: 17 cm (diameter at opening) x 19 cm (height)
Not two of a kind
Señorcito Pot - mint
Regular price 120.00 EUR
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Only one left in stock.
The Señorcito Pot by the interior design brand M.A is handmade by women artisans in Oaxaca, Mexico, using the traditional open sky clay burning method.
Material: Painted natural red clay
Size: 17 cm (diameter at opening) x 19 cm (height)
Not two of a kind
Cho Vase - rosé
Regular price 120.00 EUR
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The Cho Vase by the interior design brand M.A is handmade by women artisans in Oaxaca, Mexico, using the traditional open sky clay burning method.
Material: Painted natural red clay
Not two of a kind
Señorcito Mug - orange/ black/ beige
Regular price 47.00 EUR
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In stock.
The Señorcito Mugs by Mexican interior design brand M.A are handmade by women artisans in Oaxaca, Mexico, using the traditional open sky clay burning method.
Material: Natural red clay hand-painted.
Each mug is one of a kind.
Señorcito Mug - purple/black/beige
Regular price 47.00 EUR
Tax included.
Shipping calculated at checkout.
In stock.
The Señorcito Mugs by Mexican interior design brand M.A are handmade by women artisans in Oaxaca, Mexico, using the traditional open sky clay burning method.
Material: Natural red clay hand-painted.
Each mug is one of a kind.