About Bathen

Bathen is a socially conscious after-bath brand founded in 2019 by Elisiana Diaz-Martin, Emily Painter, and Hannah Zisman. The brand connects traditional artistry with the modern trend of styling every moment, including stepping out of the shower. With influences from art, pop-culture, and contemporary design, our products are uniquely colorful and always timeless. Our vision was shaped in 2018 while visiting Elisiana in Panajachel, Guatemala, where she was working with Maya Traditions (a fair-trade social enterprise) to connect indigenous backstrap weavers to the global market. We were inspired by the country's vivid colors and intricate techniques, passed down for generations by its women weavers. It was there, on the edge of Lake Atitlan, that we decided to combine our love of colorful after-bath wear with our desire to work with skilled artisans. Today, we work with producers in Guatemala and India who value ethical manufacturing standards and aim to provide dignified work for artisans. We are proud to be part of an emerging movement—one that has moved away from mass-produced fashion toward a more ethical future.Read their story