Since 2014, I’ve been using my annual vacation in Ecuador to promote handcrafted products from the region. I act as a bridge between European customers and Ecuadorian artisans, ensuring a short supply chain that benefits all parties involved. By working without intermediaries, I’m able to offer you the best price quality relation for your purchase.

In 2014, Panama hats were the first products I introduced. Over time, I experimented with other types of goods—leather, silver, wool, and ceramics—but gradually phased them out based on experience.

Alongside my professional career, I continue to bring original Panama hats and wool felt hats to the Swiss market as a hobby. The Panama hats come from Montecristi, Ecuador—the birthplace of this iconic style—while the wool felt hats are crafted in Quito, Ecuador. Occasionally, I promote alternative products, but they are always sourced from Ecuador.

In short, the goal of Raices is to provide economic, cultural, and social benefits to both producers and consumers.

Whether your order is small or large, I’m happy to help you find the Ecuadorian products you’re looking for.

Where do our products come from?

You can identify the origin of our products by the colored dots:

• 🧶 Wool products (including wool felt hats)

• 💍 Silver jewelry

• 🏺 Ceramics

• 👜 Leather goods

• 🎩 Straw hats (Panama hats)

Each color represents a specific product category and its place of origin within Ecuador.