• Every single Rayas Collective basket is handwoven in Vanesa's workshop located in Nahuizalco, El Salvador. Founders and sisters-in-law Luisa and Consuelo have been collaborating with Vanesa, her mother, and brother since the very beginning. This family partnership has been essential to our mission of supporting traditional artisanship, strengthening community ties, and empowering local talent.

  • The durable cords used in our baskets are woven around wooden molds made by a local carpenter, ensuring everything is sourced and produced locally in Nahuizalco. This small town is known for its commitment to traditional Salvadoran crafts, with many weavers making a living through basketry and furniture-making. It’s a community that keeps these important skills alive, and we’re proud to be part of it.

  • Our baskets are woven from 100% HDPE plastic strands, using a mix of post-consumer recycled and locally sourced virgin materials. HDPE, or high-density polyethylene, is one of the most widely recycled plastics in the world. This means our mono-material baskets are completely recyclable, waterproof, lightweight, UV resistant, and built to last.

Photos: Monica Torrento for Rayas Collective

Rayas Collective was founded in 2022 by sisters-in-law Luisa and Consuelo after they traveled to Consuelo’s home country of El Salvador. While exploring local craft markets and connecting with artisans, they returned inspired and eager to share the beauty of El Salvador with all of you.

Driven by this passion, we’ve created a collection of unique and eclectic woven market baskets. Our aim is to empower local artisans by honoring traditional handwoven techniques and showcasing their incredible craftsmanship.

With her background in industrial design, Luisa is responsible for designing the baskets, including the sizes, handle lengths, color options, and patterns, as well as developing the visual identity of Rayas Collective. Consuelo, who has many years of experience in operations and logistics, manages all production communication and logistics to ensure everything runs smoothly.

Photo: Marina Hoppmann for Rayas Collective