Our Why

I remember going to the market at Croix-des-Bouquets for the first time. It was overwhelming. The noise from the constant hammering. The chatter from excited shop owners trying to get us to come into their shops and view their goods. The sheer number of amazing metal art pieces of all sizes. The energy. The possibility. The uniqueness of it all.

That was a number of years ago.

So many memories.

Today it is not possible for us to go to Croix-des-Bouquets.

Gangs control the area. We do not have groups coming to visit Haiti any more, groups that took their American dollars into that market to buy unique pieces to take home to their families and friends.

The market is quiet. For the artisans, life has changed so much, and yet they press on.

As do we.

We buy items from Vladimir, an artisan we’ve known for years, we bring his pieces here, and we share them - and their story - with you.

Why?

”Why do we care? Because we see ourselves in relationship, ‘obligated by the very fact of our existence.’ And now knowing what we know, we are responsible, for love’s sake, for the people and places that are ours - if we have eyes to see.” Steven Garber

When you buy a piece of metal art from Mission Made Jewelry, you are contributing to the hope and the future of this unique Haitian art form - as we seek to keep the industry alive in the midst of such difficult times.