ACHIK Achik is a social enterprise selling colorful, handmade Guatemalan textiles. Branches in the US and UK.

Achik means dream in K'iche, one of the indigenous languages in Guatemala. Achik's mission is to connect indigenous Guatemalan aspiring small business owners to international markets. We offer zero-interest micro loans to aid our members to start their own weaving business and then market and sell the products in the UK and US. Our mission is to give consumers in the UK and US the opportunity to appreciate the skill and beauty of Guatemalan textiles.

Introducing our series 'ACHIK ID' featuring what sustainability and ethical trade mean to different supporters of ACHIK....
11/22/2017

Introducing our series 'ACHIK ID' featuring what sustainability and ethical trade mean to different supporters of ACHIK.

Why is sustainable trade important to you?
"In a global economy that benefits some regions while disadvantaging others, it is crucial to give producers and artisans from disadvantaged areas the space to sell their products for a fair price. Of course sustainable trade is only a facet of the structural faults that hinder sustainable life on earth, but spreading profits in the global economy more evenly is an important place to start." - Noah Joubert

Over the years Achik has hosted pop-ups, sponsored fashion shows and organised photoshoots displaying our products.Here ...
11/11/2017

Over the years Achik has hosted pop-ups, sponsored fashion shows and organised photoshoots displaying our products.

Here is a photo from our March 2017 shoot.

If you are interested in collaborating with Achik then get in touch with our Head of Business, Jon White, at jdw6@.

Look out for ACHIK!Created as a Management project, ACHIK aims to sustainably link Guatemalan textile workers with inter...
11/07/2017

Look out for ACHIK!

Created as a Management project, ACHIK aims to sustainably link Guatemalan textile workers with international markets while maintaining the close relationship between creator, creation and buyer. ACHIK tries to create a community and dialogue about sustainability and fashion in the global markets.

ACHIK was featured in Haute Magazine this issue! Thank you, Haute Magazine 😘
04/26/2017

ACHIK was featured in Haute Magazine this issue!

Thank you, Haute Magazine 😘

Created as a second-year Management project by Josh Crandell in 2014, Achik promotes sustainable and ethical fashion choices, as well as local Guatemalan artisans. Now exporting to both the United Kingdom and United States, Achik has connected their deserving designers to the international market. A...

Come join us at the West Port! Drinks are flowing and the sale is underway :)
03/30/2017

Come join us at the West Port! Drinks are flowing and the sale is underway :)

Help us spread the love this Valentine's Day! Shop ethically and give your loved ones a unique gift they can feel good a...
02/13/2017

Help us spread the love this Valentine's Day! Shop ethically and give your loved ones a unique gift they can feel good about wearing by shopping at www.etsy.com/uk/shop/AchikExports

11/20/2016
Today is the day! Find us as the West Port Bar & Kitchen in St Andrews, from 5-7pm, for great chat and a chance to see a...
11/17/2016

Today is the day! Find us as the West Port Bar & Kitchen in St Andrews, from 5-7pm, for great chat and a chance to see and buy our beautiful products. :)

A huge thanks to Bubble TV for doing a segment on us: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xhOpJYezCs0 Check it out to learn more about ACHIK!

This week Scott finds out about ACHIK St Andrews!

Come meet us tomorrow in St Andrews! A variety of products will be up for sale, and our lovely ACHIK team will be there ...
11/16/2016

Come meet us tomorrow in St Andrews! A variety of products will be up for sale, and our lovely ACHIK team will be there to answer all your questions :) Check out the fb event here: Meet Achik: St Andrews Pop-Up

Come along to our Meet Achik: St Andrews Pop-Up event in Scotland on Thursday the 17th of November! We will be selling o...
11/08/2016

Come along to our Meet Achik: St Andrews Pop-Up event in Scotland on Thursday the 17th of November! We will be selling our products while also looking for new recruits to join the team. We hope to see you there! :)

Address

Minneapolis, MN
55410

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when ACHIK posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Share

Category