Honoring Cultural Heritage
Crafting Contemporary Beauty
Studio Cosa Buena
Designed in-house, the award-winning Cosa Buena Collection exhibits a refreshing blend of ancient artisan techniques, natural materials, and contemporary design.
In addition to our proprietary designs, we also offer commissioned product and product sourcing services. To learn more, click here.
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País de Maíz
Museo Universitario Arte Contemporáneo, CDMX
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Fertilidad
Museo Nacional de Antropología
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Criollo
Criollo Chef Enrique Olvera, Oaxaca
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Tierra Quemada
Tierra Quemada Collection
Exhibitions
2025 CANDLE HOLDER TIERRA QUEMADA, Attractive Matters Vol. 2, Paris, France
2024 GESTOS Y OBJETOS DISEÑO Y RITUALIDAD, Museo de Arte Zapopan, Zapopan, Jalisco, México
2024 TIERRA QUEMADA, Galería Quetzalli, Oaxaca, México
2023 UNA MODERNIDAD HECHA A MANO, Centro de las Artes en Monterrey CONARTE, Nuevo León, México
2022 UNA MODERNIDAD HECHA A MANO, Museo Universitario Arte Contemporáneo MUAC, CDMX, México
2021 VISIÓN Y TRADICIÓN, Museo Nacional de Antropología, Ciudad de México, CDMX, México
2021 PAÍS DE MAÍZ, Museo De La Filatelia MUFI, Oaxaca, México
2020 PAÍS DE MAÍZ, Inédito, Design Week México, Ciudad de México, CDMX, México
2020 ENTRELAZADAS, Inédito, Design Week México, Ciudad de México, CDMX, México
2020 MANOS BUENAS, Inédito, Design Week México, Ciudad de México, CDMX, México
Awards
2020 Grand Prize, Inédito, Design Week México, Ciudad de México, CDMX, México
2020 Social Impact Design Award, Inédito, Design Week México, Ciudad de México, CDMX, México
Press
Vogue: Cosa Buena: Conoce el proyecto que empodera comunidades indígenas en Oaxaca
Architectural Digest: Conoce a Vera Claire, artista comprometida con la artesanía oaxaqueña
Forbes: From DIY Hand Washing Stations To Art Installations For Amazon: How This Social Entrepreneur Is Creating Jobs For Indigenous Artisans Across Oaxaca, Mexico
Veranda Magazine A transformative model of design tourism in Oaxaca connects local artisans to the global stage through intimate explorations of their crafts
Forbes: Your Favorite Travel Souvenirs Are Now Online, And Without the Cost of Vacation
Architectural Digest: A Mexican Artisan Collective Fights COVID-19 With a Simple Handwashing Station
Architectural Digest Latin America: Compartir familia - Desde el diseño y la interdisciplina, Cosa Buena fomenta el intercambio cultural y la reconstrucción del tejido social en Oaxaca
Frequently Asked Questions
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We are problem solvers and understand the intricacies of working with traditional artisans in rural communities in Oaxaca. We set clear goals and expectations for each project to ensure its success. Having a team from the U.S. and México puts us in an extremely advantageous position as a liaison and resource for our clients.
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We work with retailers, interior designers, architects, fashion designers, hoteliers, restaurants, and private clients.
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We offer professional packing services and manage logistics for each shipment, handling complex international trade issues such as international payments, quality control, and governmental regulations.
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At Cosa Buena, our artisan partners are part of our extended family. Their quality of life and ability to sustain themselves and their communities will always be our top priority as a company. In addition to providing economic opportunities for artisan communities, we reinvest 10% of profits from our design studio into community development programs that are self-determined by our artisan partners and carried out by our 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization The Cosa Buena Foundation.
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Yes, contact us to learn more about a la carte services including travel services, itinerary building, digital content creation, and educational craft workshops.
Work with us
To schedule a 20-minute complimentary consultation, please fill out the form below, and we will be in touch shortly.