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The Meaning Behind Mother Pearls — And Why They’re the Perfect Gift for Mom

The Meaning Behind Mother Pearls — And Why They...

There’s something magical about pearls, their glow, their origin, their elegance. But beyond their surface beauty lies a deeper meaning, especially when it comes to motherhood. This Mother’s Day, we’re...

The Meaning Behind Mother Pearls — And Why They...

There’s something magical about pearls, their glow, their origin, their elegance. But beyond their surface beauty lies a deeper meaning, especially when it comes to motherhood. This Mother’s Day, we’re...

Weaving Healing: Diana’s Story and the Art of Beading

Weaving Healing: Diana’s Story and the Art of B...

At Eclectic Array, every piece we share holds a story of tradition, resilience, and the deep-rooted connection between craft and spirit. One of these stories belongs to Diana García, a...

Weaving Healing: Diana’s Story and the Art of B...

At Eclectic Array, every piece we share holds a story of tradition, resilience, and the deep-rooted connection between craft and spirit. One of these stories belongs to Diana García, a...

Empowering Women Artisans: Celebrating Strength, Creativity, and Resilience

Empowering Women Artisans: Celebrating Strength...

As we approach International Women's Day on March 8th, it's essential to spotlight the remarkable stories of women artisans in Mexico who are not only preserving traditional crafts but also...

Empowering Women Artisans: Celebrating Strength...

As we approach International Women's Day on March 8th, it's essential to spotlight the remarkable stories of women artisans in Mexico who are not only preserving traditional crafts but also...

The Power of Sharing Love: Stories That Inspire

The Power of Sharing Love: Stories That Inspire

Love comes in many forms—self-love, romantic love, friendship, and the bonds we share with family and even our pets. At Eclectic Array, we believe in celebrating all types of love, and...

The Power of Sharing Love: Stories That Inspire

Love comes in many forms—self-love, romantic love, friendship, and the bonds we share with family and even our pets. At Eclectic Array, we believe in celebrating all types of love, and...

The Impact of Black Friday 24': Warming Hearts in Chiapas

The Impact of Black Friday 24': Warming Hearts ...

Last year’s Black Friday was more than just a day of shopping, it became a day of giving, thanks to your support. During that weekend, all profits from your purchases...

The Impact of Black Friday 24': Warming Hearts ...

Last year’s Black Friday was more than just a day of shopping, it became a day of giving, thanks to your support. During that weekend, all profits from your purchases...

Making a Difference Together: Supporting Our Community’s School

Making a Difference Together: Supporting Our Co...

At Eclectic Array, giving back is at the heart of everything we do. Recently, we had the honor of supporting a rural school in to raise funds for their cause:...

Making a Difference Together: Supporting Our Co...

At Eclectic Array, giving back is at the heart of everything we do. Recently, we had the honor of supporting a rural school in to raise funds for their cause:...

Gratitude and Growth

Gratitude and Growth

Thanksgiving is a time to pause, reflect, and express gratitude for the many blessings in our lives. This season, we’re taking a moment to appreciate the incredible journey of Eclectic ...

Gratitude and Growth

Thanksgiving is a time to pause, reflect, and express gratitude for the many blessings in our lives. This season, we’re taking a moment to appreciate the incredible journey of Eclectic ...

Celebrate Tradition and Give Back: 8th Annual Day of the Dead Altar Competition

Celebrate Tradition and Give Back: 8th Annual D...

Since its inauguration in 2015, Day of the Dead Altar Competition at Flora Farms has been a cherished celebration of Mexican heritage, blending vibrant cultural traditions with a commitment to...

Celebrate Tradition and Give Back: 8th Annual D...

Since its inauguration in 2015, Day of the Dead Altar Competition at Flora Farms has been a cherished celebration of Mexican heritage, blending vibrant cultural traditions with a commitment to...

Team Trip 2024 - Los Cabos Edition

Team Trip 2024 - Los Cabos Edition

This year, our team had the incredible opportunity to come together from all corners of Mexico for a trip that felt like coming home—to the place where it all began:...

Team Trip 2024 - Los Cabos Edition

This year, our team had the incredible opportunity to come together from all corners of Mexico for a trip that felt like coming home—to the place where it all began:...

Eclectic Array Takes a Bold Leap: Expanding to Nevis and Beyond!

Eclectic Array Takes a Bold Leap: Expanding to ...

We’re thrilled to announce a major milestone for Eclectic Array—our first international location beyond Mexico is taking us to the the Caribbean, at the stunning island of Nevis! We’re curating...

Eclectic Array Takes a Bold Leap: Expanding to ...

We’re thrilled to announce a major milestone for Eclectic Array—our first international location beyond Mexico is taking us to the the Caribbean, at the stunning island of Nevis! We’re curating...

The Significance of Father's Day in Mexico

The Significance of Father's Day in Mexico

Father's Day, known as "Día del Padre" in Mexico, is celebrated with warmth and enthusiasm every third Sunday of June. While the origins of Father's Day are global, each country...

The Significance of Father's Day in Mexico

Father's Day, known as "Día del Padre" in Mexico, is celebrated with warmth and enthusiasm every third Sunday of June. While the origins of Father's Day are global, each country...

Conscious Cleaning at Eclectic Array

Conscious Cleaning at Eclectic Array

In today's age of easy access to information via the internet and social media, we find ourselves more aware of a myriad of topics, ranging from the remarkable to the...

Conscious Cleaning at Eclectic Array

In today's age of easy access to information via the internet and social media, we find ourselves more aware of a myriad of topics, ranging from the remarkable to the...

How are wool stuffed animals made?

How are wool stuffed animals made?

The wool stuffed animals are made in Chiapas by Tzotzil women. Colorful and beautiful, the hand crafted animals that express the soul of their makers have quickly become a favorite...

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How are wool stuffed animals made?

The wool stuffed animals are made in Chiapas by Tzotzil women. Colorful and beautiful, the hand crafted animals that express the soul of their makers have quickly become a favorite...

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Stitching Stories: The Vibrant World of Tenango Embroidery

Stitching Stories: The Vibrant World of Tenango...

Tenango embroidery, often referred to as Otomi embroidery, traces its roots to the indigenous communities in Tenango de Doria, Hidalgo, Mexico. Originating in the mid-20th century, this relatively young craft,...

Stitching Stories: The Vibrant World of Tenango...

Tenango embroidery, often referred to as Otomi embroidery, traces its roots to the indigenous communities in Tenango de Doria, Hidalgo, Mexico. Originating in the mid-20th century, this relatively young craft,...

Travel-Inspired Jewelry Picks

Travel-Inspired Jewelry Picks

1. Tell us about yourself, the history of your brand and where you started.  Cristina Ramella, a globetrotter designer based in Milan with a colorful passport having lived all over...

Travel-Inspired Jewelry Picks

1. Tell us about yourself, the history of your brand and where you started.  Cristina Ramella, a globetrotter designer based in Milan with a colorful passport having lived all over...

Meet the Artisan behind the backstrap loom

Meet the Artisan behind the backstrap loom

In the heart of Santo Tomás de Jalieza, Ocotlán, Oaxaca, you can find Irma Santo’s house, artisan and now friend of Eclectic Array. Irma comes from a family of artisans...

Meet the Artisan behind the backstrap loom

In the heart of Santo Tomás de Jalieza, Ocotlán, Oaxaca, you can find Irma Santo’s house, artisan and now friend of Eclectic Array. Irma comes from a family of artisans...

Valentine's Day in 2024 is all about self-love!

Valentine's Day in 2024 is all about self-love!

As Valentine's Day approaches, the world transforms into a canvas painted with hues of love and affection. While many celebrate romantic relationships, it's equally important to shine a spotlight on...

Valentine's Day in 2024 is all about self-love!

As Valentine's Day approaches, the world transforms into a canvas painted with hues of love and affection. While many celebrate romantic relationships, it's equally important to shine a spotlight on...

faryn and Rodrigo from Oaxaca in a pedal loom workshop

Designing with Pedal Loom in Oaxaca

It all started with Rodrigo in Oaxaca... Almost 6 years ago, I had the honor and privilege of meeting a very special guy while traveling in Oaxaca. I had no...

Designing with Pedal Loom in Oaxaca

It all started with Rodrigo in Oaxaca... Almost 6 years ago, I had the honor and privilege of meeting a very special guy while traveling in Oaxaca. I had no...

Santa Paws 2023

Santa Paws 2023

It's Christmas time! A season filled with joy and happiness, the perfect time to give, to celebrate life, love, to be grateful and to be around those we love the...

Santa Paws 2023

It's Christmas time! A season filled with joy and happiness, the perfect time to give, to celebrate life, love, to be grateful and to be around those we love the...

You little RIPPA

You little RIPPA

Rippa started at the end of 2010 in Baja California Sur. It is a brand made with love for everyone, but targeting beach babes who like to be comfortable and ready...

You little RIPPA

Rippa started at the end of 2010 in Baja California Sur. It is a brand made with love for everyone, but targeting beach babes who like to be comfortable and ready...

Celebrating Independence Day in Los Cabos, Mexico: A Vibrant Fiesta with a Rich History

Celebrating Independence Day in Los Cabos, Mexi...

September 16th is celebrated with music and a passion for freedom that's sure to captivate visitors from the USA. In this blog, we'll dive into the significance of Mexican Independence...

Celebrating Independence Day in Los Cabos, Mexi...

September 16th is celebrated with music and a passion for freedom that's sure to captivate visitors from the USA. In this blog, we'll dive into the significance of Mexican Independence...

Cerritos Beach Dogs

Cerritos Beach Dogs

Cerritos Beach Dogs, it's a dog shelter and coffee house located in Cerritos, Baja California Sur, 30 min away from Cabo San Lucas. This project was created by the initiative...

Cerritos Beach Dogs

Cerritos Beach Dogs, it's a dog shelter and coffee house located in Cerritos, Baja California Sur, 30 min away from Cabo San Lucas. This project was created by the initiative...

Mexican heritage meets contemporary style.

Mexican heritage meets contemporary style.

We're thrilled to introduce you to these stunning handpainted birkenstock sandals Inspired by the amazing detail of the Alebrije's painting.In the heart of San Martin Tilcajete, Oaxaca, a family of artisans...

Mexican heritage meets contemporary style.

We're thrilled to introduce you to these stunning handpainted birkenstock sandals Inspired by the amazing detail of the Alebrije's painting.In the heart of San Martin Tilcajete, Oaxaca, a family of artisans...

Interview  ·  Pam Cosio

Interview · Pam Cosio

 Meet this amazing brand from Oaxaca who we started collaborating with a couple of years ago, their passion, positive impact and dedication to what they do are some of the...

Interview · Pam Cosio

 Meet this amazing brand from Oaxaca who we started collaborating with a couple of years ago, their passion, positive impact and dedication to what they do are some of the...

The art behind blown glass

The art behind blown glass

Perhaps you have never wondered about it, but do you know how glass sculptures and vases are made? The answer is in the art of blown glass. This technique involves...

The art behind blown glass

Perhaps you have never wondered about it, but do you know how glass sculptures and vases are made? The answer is in the art of blown glass. This technique involves...

Interview · The leather masters

Interview · The leather masters

Working with this precious family has been a highlight for me for years. Sarai is more than a designer and partner that we do production with, she is like a...

Interview · The leather masters

Working with this precious family has been a highlight for me for years. Sarai is more than a designer and partner that we do production with, she is like a...

Interview · Ave Fénix

Interview · Ave Fénix

Working with Gaby and her family is a privilege.  Not only have we worked with her for production of shoes for Eclectic Array for years, but now she even works...

Interview · Ave Fénix

Working with Gaby and her family is a privilege.  Not only have we worked with her for production of shoes for Eclectic Array for years, but now she even works...

Día de Reyes in Mexico

Día de Reyes in Mexico

In Mexico celebrations never end, Mexico traditionally closes out its festive season known as 'Guadalupe-Reyes' on January 6th —"Día de Reyes"— Kings' Day.

Día de Reyes in Mexico

In Mexico celebrations never end, Mexico traditionally closes out its festive season known as 'Guadalupe-Reyes' on January 6th —"Día de Reyes"— Kings' Day.

Making the impossible, possible...

Making the impossible, possible...

In early 2022 I thought that we may have lost our minds. We started out the year realizing that we had three stores, unintentionally, scheduled to open at the same...

Making the impossible, possible...

In early 2022 I thought that we may have lost our minds. We started out the year realizing that we had three stores, unintentionally, scheduled to open at the same...

Unoa's doors are open! come visit us

Unoa's doors are open! come visit us

My first trip to Pescadero was right after we moved to Cabo 9 years ago exactly, back in November 2013. My boys were 3, 4, and 6 years old at...

Unoa's doors are open! come visit us

My first trip to Pescadero was right after we moved to Cabo 9 years ago exactly, back in November 2013. My boys were 3, 4, and 6 years old at...

Living My Dream

Living My Dream

I would never have imagined this dream becoming a reality.  What started as a hobby but turned into my real life. I remember starting Eclectic Array at my home with...

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Living My Dream

I would never have imagined this dream becoming a reality.  What started as a hobby but turned into my real life. I remember starting Eclectic Array at my home with...

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Bio Bags

Bio Bags

  In San Miguel de Allende, a colonial town in central Mexico, you can meet Arturo.  Arturo’s passion was addressing the large problem of trash throughout Mexico.  He realized that...

Bio Bags

  In San Miguel de Allende, a colonial town in central Mexico, you can meet Arturo.  Arturo’s passion was addressing the large problem of trash throughout Mexico.  He realized that...

Santa Paws was at Eclectic Array!

Santa Paws was at Eclectic Array!

    What could be better than pup smiles with Santa at Christmas? Every year Santa comes to Eclectic Array to raise money and gather donations for the local pet...

Santa Paws was at Eclectic Array!

    What could be better than pup smiles with Santa at Christmas? Every year Santa comes to Eclectic Array to raise money and gather donations for the local pet...

Interview · De La Rosa Tulum

Interview · De La Rosa Tulum

What do you like the most about where you live and where is that?    Tulum is a small town near the beach in the Riviera Maya. We chose this...

Interview · De La Rosa Tulum

What do you like the most about where you live and where is that?    Tulum is a small town near the beach in the Riviera Maya. We chose this...

· Labor of Love ·

· Labor of Love ·

Labor Day weekend 6 years ago Is when Eclectic Array started. And now as we celebrate our 6 year anniversary and Labor Day I realize it has truly been a...

· Labor of Love ·

Labor Day weekend 6 years ago Is when Eclectic Array started. And now as we celebrate our 6 year anniversary and Labor Day I realize it has truly been a...

· Sparrow´s Birthday & National Dog Day ·

· Sparrow´s Birthday & National Dog Day ·

Our perfect shop dog shines every year on National Dog Day as it is also her birthday. To think that this year she is turning 9 years old is pretty...

· Sparrow´s Birthday & National Dog Day ·

Our perfect shop dog shines every year on National Dog Day as it is also her birthday. To think that this year she is turning 9 years old is pretty...

Artisan Series: Irma & Pedro.

Artisan Series: Irma & Pedro.

I first met Irma near Santo Domingo, a historical, beautiful church in Oaxaca City.  I saw her products and talent on the side of the road and after visiting with...

Artisan Series: Irma & Pedro.

I first met Irma near Santo Domingo, a historical, beautiful church in Oaxaca City.  I saw her products and talent on the side of the road and after visiting with...

· Secret Forest Fashion Show ·

· Secret Forest Fashion Show ·

Watch the Magic Secret Forest Fashion Show on the next link:  We had the honor to participate in an amazing experience. An experimental event of an organic theater that uses...

· Secret Forest Fashion Show ·

Watch the Magic Secret Forest Fashion Show on the next link:  We had the honor to participate in an amazing experience. An experimental event of an organic theater that uses...

The story behind: Axkan Taller.

The story behind: Axkan Taller.

Hi, I´m Fernanda. When I was a little kid, I remember that my imagination was exploding with ideas, and growing as a monkey in the jungle of Caribe, had nature...

The story behind: Axkan Taller.

Hi, I´m Fernanda. When I was a little kid, I remember that my imagination was exploding with ideas, and growing as a monkey in the jungle of Caribe, had nature...

Día del Niño - Children´s Day in Mexico

Día del Niño - Children´s Day in Mexico

I will never forget my first “día del niño”!  I had just moved to Mexico almost 8 years ago with my boys that were 3, 4, and 6 years old...

Día del Niño - Children´s Day in Mexico

I will never forget my first “día del niño”!  I had just moved to Mexico almost 8 years ago with my boys that were 3, 4, and 6 years old...