Artisans are the guardians of one of Yucatán’s most valuable resources - a culture whose traditions are at risk of disappearing.

In hands as textured as the native plant fibers they work with, Mayan artisans possess the knowledge and desire to preserve their ancient traditions by passing them down to the next generations of mothers and daughters. The ‘ancianos’, or ancient ones, still work with tools and techniques used in eras from long ago.

What began as an idea to work with the native Henequen and Sansevieria plants has grown to a life’s passion - to fully understand the Mayan culture and the environment in which it flourishes.

Through an ongoing exchange of ideas, knowledge and passion, Angela Damman is building a luxury brand that supports the knowledge of artisans and their families. These communities have spent their whole lives working with the plant fibers that sustain them. Now, through textile innovation and bespoke design, Angela Damman is helping these artisans breathe new life into their ancient traditions, and bring renewed vitality to their communities. From land to loom, one product can generate economic opportunities in several communities, and each one carries the mark of the hands that made it.

Now in The Netherlands exclusively at CRAFTHOUSE.