Sien + Co

Sien + Co was founded in 2015 by Alexandra Gibson after a cross country tour of Nepal with her then four year old daughter. After visiting with Nepali artisans, observing their craft and hearing their stories, Alexandra decided to leave her job as an event marketing professional in Silicon Valley to follow her passion of handmade chunky knits blended with modern design. Sien + Co’s luxurious handmade knit apparel items and home furnishings are sustainably made and ethically produced. We traveled to the highlands of Peru to source the best organic wool from sheep and alpacas. We work closely with local artisans and workshops in Peru to produce our designs. Our hands our future conveys artisans hopes to secure new markets for their traditional skills. Today, an expanding group of consumers value the artistic creativity in higher end pieces. These consumers balance their desires for unique products with questions about the social impact of their purchases. Our mission is to create beautiful, high quality products while elevating the profile of the Nepali and Peruvian artisans. We strive to increase economic opportunities and facilitate creative and educational collaboration. Sien + Co was selected into the Innovation Showcase program for participation in the August 20 - 23, 2016 Handmade Global Design section of the NY NOW show. Sien + Co's feature product was awarded inclusion into the DESTINATION:NEW® display that highlights 80-plus “environmentally conscious and socially responsible” products and manufacturers, with a focus on sustainable products that are both stylish and usable. 10% of Sien + Co’s profits go towards the Ockupampa Workshop in the highlands of Peru. This money will be used to help single and widowed mothers provide for their families.