About Archive NY

** Shop note: We have MANY items in stock and ready to ship. Please get in touch with us and we can figure out what items we can get to you quickest if needed! Archive New York is a home textile collection founded in 2014 by Amira Marion. Growing up in a home full of Guatemalan textiles collected by her parents during trips there in the 1970s, Amira's love for textiles found a natural direction, interpreting Guatemalan traditional motifs and weaving methods for her collection: Archive New York. At Archive NY, we start our design process by hunting down antique & increasingly rare fabric samples, illustrations and photos of beautiful handwoven textiles. We then reconnect with the original artisan group associated with each design. Our philosophy is to honor the integrity of Maya culture & heritage: We carefully preserve each original textile, pattern and design to preserve Maya artisanal craft techniques while committing ourselves to Fair Trade principles. Most recently, Archive NY has expanded beyond Guatemala to work with artisans in Mexico and India.Read their story