Shunkuku

10/10/2021

Fresh out the oven. Fresh out of Ecuador! New alpaca blankets and ponchos just in time for the Holiday Season!!!

07/01/2021

Taravela números para dirección

06/29/2021

Corazones de vidrio soplado ❤

06/29/2021

Milagritos mexicanos

06/29/2021

Shunkuku México. Taking orders now.

12/08/2020

Hats, hats, come get your hats!

Even though they are called “Panama Hats” here in the States, they have always been produced in Ecuador, woven by hand using Paja Toquilla which is indigenous to the country’s costal region. During the Californian gold rush, South American travelers who passed from Panama to California told inquiring Americans that they bought their hats in Panama, perhaps out of geographical confusion, or perhaps to protect Ecuador, its land, and its people from outside influences.

Today, Ecuador continues to be the largest producer of the so-called “Panama Hats,” but rather than protect their origin they are eager to share it with the world! The artisans’ only request is that instead of saying “Panama Hat” you call it by its proper name: “Sombrero de Toquilla” or “Sombrero Montecristi.”

Whatever you choose to call it, make sure to swing by Zenful U and pick up a beautiful hat for you or a loved one for the holidays 🙂

12/01/2020

Special thanks to Zenful U for taking interest in Shunkuku and housing some of our Otavalo goods! There’s more to come soon at their Jamestown studio, but if you haven’t been there for yoga or massage, go check them out for a Zenful state of mind 🙏

11/27/2020

Hello Shunkuku Friends! Whatever your background or beliefs, we hope that each of you have found ample reason to give thanks over the last few days; ample reason to celebrate the goodness of life.

In order to express our own gratitude toward each of you, and of course the Otavalo community, Shunkuku has decided to offer the following price cuts valid until December 4th:

Handmade Fedoras: Down from $52 to $45

Leather Purses: Down from $40 to $35

Baby Alpaca Ponchos: Down from $56 to $50

Book Bags: Down from $36 to $32

Colorful Throws: Down from $26 to $22

Purses with Matching Masks: Down from $25 to $22

Makeup Bags: Down from $12 to $10

Clutches: Down from $10 to $8

If interested, please PM Travis for more details and delivery options!

11/26/2020

11/17/2020

Welcome to Otavalo, where all the magic happens! When I first visited this site 6 years ago, I was immediately enchanted by its colors, its people, and its land. Unlike other shiny tourist spots that I had been to, Otavalo felt more real, more authentic, more wholesome at once. This, I believe, is due to the work ethic and philosophy of its inhabitants. The Otavalo people consider themselves not to live above nature, but within in. Their ultimate goal is not to grow, but to preserve; creating a clean and sustainable lifestyle in which all members of the community, from young to old, play a vital role in how they care for animals, protect the land, and produce their goods. Truly, each item from Otavalo is a living being, an organic expression of the Earth and the people who tend Her. While I hope that all of you have the good fortune of visiting Otavalo for yourselves one day, in there meantime here are few pics which the show the pueblo and her people at work and play. As always, thank you, thank you, Shunkuku.

11/12/2020

Hello Shunkuku friends! First of all, thank you so much for helping to support the Otavalo community and share a small yet colorful part of Ecuadorian culture with the world! Secondly, there's still time to purchase a hat, purse, or handbag before the holiday season! Shipping and online payment options are available!! PM for details :)