Our Story
Founded in 2009, MZ Made is a B Corp Certified, women-owned and run brand that partners with indegenous Zapotec designers + artisans from Oaxaca, Mexico. Our work as a brand is to showcase their incredible artistry, nurture lasting relationships and to always embody the principles of fair trade and the slow fashion movement.

Accountability
B Corp Certification is a designation that a business is meeting high standards of verified performance, accountability, and transparency. We are a part of a family of brands across the globe that demonstrate high social and environmental performance by achieving a B Impact Assessment score of 80 or above and passing B Corp's rigorous review. We are proud to be recognized in this way, and to be a part of a movement that believes business can - and should- act as a force for good. As members of the Fair Trade Federation we are part of a community of brands working to promote conscious commerce and fair business practices around the world.

Humanistic Enterprise + Ethical Business
People over profits- that is the ethos that drives us, and the way we approach every aspect of our business. We work to continually strengthen the connection between all the members of MZ Made. We strive to create an environment where everyone has the same opportunities for growth, communication and trust. We do this by practicing complete transparency, establishing a safe space to be open and honest, and always abiding by the principles of fair trade.

Commitment to our Artisan Partners
For over a decade, we have been honored to grow mutually beneficial and respectful partnerships with talented Zapotec artisans and designers. Through consistent communication and trust, we stay informed about the interests and needs of every person we collaborate with, and respect their values, customs, culture, and traditions. We believe that true collaboration is rooted in deep understanding and respect for one another. We listen, we adapt, and we thrive by approaching these relationships from a perspective of ethical commerce.

Celebrating Oaxacan Artistry
Oaxaca is magical, as are its people. MZ Made is a celebration of this magic, its roots, and the artistry of the Zapotecs. We are immeasurably grateful for the opportunity to share this incredible craftsmanship, and be a part of a thriving force of creativity that so deeply honors the centuries-long weaving traditions of a resilient, beautiful culture and community of artisans.