Empowerment and artisanal excellence are the cornerstones at the foundation of Makaua, a family-owned and women-led company that produces woven products for the home. Handmade by a community of 50 families in a low-income region of Mexico, Makaua employs over 100 people who earn a living hand-weaving palms while staying at home to care for their families. Elegant and egalitarian, the resulting collection of baskets, placemats and poufs provides your home with timeless pieces that tell the story of the people who crafted them.
Makaua supports
Community Engagement
This maker actively engages in local initiatives in the communities in which it serves.
Gender Advocacy
This maker actively advocates for women and non-binary people by fostering equitable opportunities, promoting leadership development, and supporting initiatives that empower them to enhance their skills.
Natural Materials
This maker crafts products that are derived from plants, animals, or other naturally occurring materials.
Heritage Craft Preservation
This maker supports the preservation of heritage crafts and enables artisans to create sustainable livelihoods through their traditional skills.
Marginalized Communities
This maker employs and supports individuals in communities facing economic, social, gender, or geographic barriers, providing access to essential resources, opportunities, and services.
Goodee loves Makaua for its handwoven palm fiber baskets that merge heritage craft with everyday function. Made by a women-led collective in a low-income region of Mexico, each piece supports artisan families while preserving generations of weaving tradition. Crafted from renewable palm leaves, these storage and décor pieces reflect a thoughtful balance of cultural identity, natural materials, and lasting design.
