The workshop
Location
Sahuayo, Michoacán. México
About
Sebastian's Huarache Sandals Workshop is a second generation family business. For over two decades, they have been specialized in handcrafting Mexican huaraches and always aim for the highest quality and customer satisfaction. The workshop stands for honesty, respect, positivism, commitment and solidarity. Sebastian himself works in the workshop whenever he has time. However, he is mostly busy with planning the production and purchasing the raw materials.
OUR COMMITMENT
To put Mexican craftsmanship on the international fashion landscape, establish longtime partnerships with our suppliers and partners, and give artisans the credit they deserve by introducing their high-quality handcrafted pieces as a stylish, ethical and sustainable alternative to fast fashion.
Meet the artisans
Gabriel
He has been working with Sebastian for over 20 years, helping him with managing the workshop and organizing the production.
Rosa
Leather Cutter
She started working in the Huarache manufacturing since she was young. She currently works part-time (as she is a single mother of 2 children).
Martin
Leather Cutter
His father was a leather cutter himself and taught Martin the craft when he was very young. Now he is an expert on cutting the leather parts.
Cristina
Weaver
She is a mother of three and a part time weaver. She can work from home in order to take care of her children and spend quality time with them.
Francisco
Sole Gluer
Father of 4 children; he started working in Huaraches since very young. Now he has been working with Sebastian for over 11 years, in charge of putting the soles together.
Luz María
Weaver
She has been working as an artisan for over 20 years following her grandparent's steps, who taught her the skills and beauty of handcrafting leather huarache sandals.
Pancho
Sewer
He has been working in the Mexican huarache industry since many years ago. He is the expert at putting together the cut parts of our huaraches.
Joselin
Packing and Fulfillment
She is in charge of packing all the huaraches and fulfill the orders.
Giovanni
Distributor
He drives around in Sahuayo on his scooter and collects the huaraches from the weaving artisans.