Coutume designs exclusive home collections in collaboration with master artisans from Guatemala & Mexico. We construct timeless pieces bridging old world tradition and new inspiration.
Our intention is to develop smart designs with the highest quality textiles and natural fibers.
Every piece is made by hand and carries within it the ancestral mastery of its artisan. The collection blends contemporary style with traditional techniques, passed down from generations.
We’re interested in creating harmonious, sustainable relationships with our producers and follow Fair Trade principles to ensure healthy work environments. We partner with associations, small producers and families to create an array of exceptional products.
After studying fashion design in Paris, France, Céline Gaiardo joined the Louis Vuitton’s luxury design studio as a textile designer.
A few years later, she moved to Guatemala to design the textile collections for a weavers association. Two years into the field, she developed close relationships with her co-workers and community where she decided to continue promoting these artisans internationally. She founded Coutume in France in 2018.
Since 2020, the design studio has been based in Oaxaca, Mexico, where she designs and produces home-goods in collaboration with artisans from all over Central America.