For all my chillonas, because feeling everything is a beautiful thing. A little reminder that it's okay to cry, to feel, and to make room for all the emotions that make us human.

Meet Chillona, a handwoven tissue box made with mucho amor in collaboration with artisans from Oaxaca, México. Designed to bring warmth, culture, and a little tenderness into the everyday moments of life.

Made Possible by Many Hands

What looks like one simple object holds generations of knowledge, patient hands, and hours of work.

Each Chillona begins in Oaxaca, México, where ethically sourced fallen palm leaves are naturally dyed with earth pigments, carefully prepared strand by strand, and woven entirely by hand.

At Amarte, we believe honoring craftsmanship also means honoring the people behind it. That's why we work directly with our artisans through fair trade principles. The price they ask for their work is the price we pay. No bargaining, no negotiating their worth. We believe the hands preserving these traditions deserve to be valued and fairly compensated.

From the weaving in Oaxaca to the leather details and hand-sewn label finished here in Chula Vista, California, every piece is made possible by many hands, each bringing their own knowledge, time, and cariño.

No two pieces are exactly alike. The natural variations in the weave are a beautiful reminder that these pieces are made by real people, preserving traditions and carrying their craft forward.

When you bring Chillona into your home, you're supporting more than a handmade object. You're supporting the people, their stories, and the continuation of traditions worth preserving.

Because even something as simple as reaching for a tissue can remind us to be a little gentler with ourselves.

The Details

• Design: Two-piece tissue box with removable lid

• Materials: Handwoven palm leaves, natural dyes, 100% genuine leather, and brass metal rivets

• Origin: Handwoven by artisans in Oaxaca, México

• Finishing touches: Leather craftsmanship and hand-sewn woven label in Chula Vista, California

• Craftsmanship: Handmade using traditional weaving techniques

• Fair Trade Principles: We work directly with artisans and honor the prices they set for their work

• One of a kind: Natural variations in color, texture, and weaving make each piece unique

• Includes: Our Made Possible by Many Hands postcard, sharing the story of the artisans, materials, and craftsmanship behind your piece

• Tissues: Not included

Care Instructions

Keep away from moisture and prolonged direct sunlight. Gently dust or wipe with a clean, dry cloth.

Designed by Amarte in collaboration with Juanita and her artisan community in San Pedro Jocotipac, Oaxaca, and craftspeople in Chula Vista, California.

Hecho con mucho amor.