Altos Huichol: Limited edition
Huichol art is one of the most renowned both inside and outside of Mexico. It is created by the Huichol people, who live in the states of Jalisco and Nayarit. The unifying characteristic of their work is the vibrant decorations using symbols and designs made with chaquira (small beads) to represent key aspects of their worldview.
Meet San Andres Cohamiata
Altos has partnered with Huichol communities to offer a special edition of Altos Huichol bottles via e-commerce. The aim is to make a positive impact on the quality of life for the Huichol community in San Andres Cohamiata, Jalisco. In collaboration with “Ascalapha,” an organisation dedicated to improving the lives of these vulnerable groups, we aim to help artisans achieve a daily minimum wage nine times higher than what they usually earn from their work.
With the goal of creating more effective ways to realise the impact of this project, we have already raised 106,838.00 pesos through Altos charity events worldwide (if you’ve enjoyed food from our Altos Tacos & Wheels at bar events or festivals, you may have already contributed), with the funds going to support the Huichol communities in four key areas:
- Improving water access for families
- Providing closer access to medical assistance
- Ensuring proper housing
- Supplying solar panel electricity
So far, this project has employed 27 artisans who have created around 990 Altos mini bottles, 713 Altos Plata bottles, and have increased the artisans’ income by 2.5 times per family. Altos is proud to have helped 124 Huichol people to date.
