Threading thoughts one stitch at a time. Rich, colorful and nature inspired throw pillows that fill us with joy.

Our Story

Hi! – My name is Tania Montano and I am the founder and creator of TUUKUL. As far back as I can recall, my mind has been that of a creative. From baking to jewelery design to custom handbags, I have always had the desire to bring things to life. Born and raised in Mexico, I grew up surrounded by nature and a culture so rich I continue to learn more about it every day. 

I have always been fascinated by the art and creations of Mexican artisans. My admiration for traditional Mexican techniques and craftsmanship grew deeper while studying textile design and has continued throughout my life.

I’ve had the opportunity to work with fashion designers and non-profit organizations that collaborate with Mexican artisans, experiencing firsthand the innate wisdom of artisan communities and their centuries old techniques.

Our name, TUUKUL, roughly translates from the Yucatan Mayan as thought. This word is a concept on its own. A plateau of ideas and beliefs, that can be blended in various ways.

It was a mix of all of these elements that brought TUUKUL to life. Inspired by the infinite beauty of nature, its intricate patterns, and the passion for handmade items. Every design starts with my hand-traced floral patterns which are then adjusted and brought to life by the most talented artisans. Every piece has its own story and each is filled with joy and color.

At TUUKUL we believe that no idea is too small to ignore. Welcome to our community.

  • Our Mission

    We want to create sustainable impact. Strong believers of small actions that lead to greater changes, we collaborate with artisan women from the states of Yucatan and Chiapas in the southern region of Mexico. We look to create horizontal processes, building long-lasting relationships with our makers and empowering them (and us) through this journey.

  • Our Values

    Transparency

    We believe in creating a space that promotes honest, intentional and sustainable change. This takes time, patience and learning.

    Deliberate

    Our actions create impact. This leads to considerate decisionmaking and a constant search for improvement on every front.

    Human

    People are at the center of TUUKUL. We consistenly work on building deep relationships based on mutual respect and circular collaboration. We look to foster growth within our community and beyond.

The Artisans

From small communities in Chiapas and the Yucatan, the artisans that work on TUUKUL products have generations of knowledge. We value and celebrate the uniqueness linked to such craftmanship.

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