Beyond Borders Collective
Handwoven blankets, throws and leather accessories made by artisans in Ecuador and beyond, from a Kansas City couple.
- Fair trade
- Brand Verified
- Made in
- Ecuador, Peru, Turkey
- Based in
- Kansas City, Missouri
- Founded
- 2017
Vetted by The Labour Movement · last reviewed October 2026 · How we vet brands
Beyond Borders Collective connects shoppers with handwoven goods while giving artisans fair pay and creative control over their work.
The story
Raul Reyes, who grew up in Quito, Ecuador, and Kirsten Reyes, from Nebraska, met in Ecuador and founded Beyond Borders Collective in 2017. The business is based in Kansas City, Missouri.
Kirsten first met Indigenous weavers at the market in Otavalo. Today the blankets are handcrafted by Indigenous artisans in Ecuador's highlands, and the company also works with artisans in Peru and Turkey.
The founders describe the work as a partnership, not charity: artisans get fair pay and creative control over their designs. Beyond Borders doesn't hold a third-party fair trade certification. The Labour Movement vetted it against our fair trade standards before listing it.
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Sold outCanoa Blanket - Taupe Earth
EcuadorMade by Indigenous artisans in Otavalo
Regular price $170.00 USDRegular price -
Cotton Dust Bag
EcuadorMade by Indigenous artisans in Otavalo
Regular price $12.00 USDRegular price -
Sofia Throw Blanket - April Blossom
EcuadorMade by Indigenous artisans in Otavalo
Regular price $125.00 USDRegular price -
Sofia Throw Blanket - Breeze
EcuadorMade by Indigenous artisans in Otavalo
Regular price $125.00 USDRegular price -
Wooden Lint Brush
EcuadorMade by Indigenous artisans in Otavalo
Regular price $5.00 USDRegular price -
Leather Tote Bag
EcuadorMade by Indigenous artisans in Otavalo
Regular price $320.00 USDRegular price -
Giramondo Leather Crossbody Bag - Olive / Natural
EcuadorMade by Indigenous artisans in Otavalo
Regular price $300.00 USDRegular price -
Sold outQuichua Blanket - Rainfall
EcuadorMade by Indigenous artisans in Otavalo
Regular price $170.00 USDRegular price -
Leather Wrap Wallet
EcuadorMade by Indigenous artisans in Otavalo
Regular price $120.00 USDRegular price -
Leather Bifold Wallet
EcuadorMade by Indigenous artisans in Otavalo
Regular price $140.00 USDRegular price -
Sold outEl Viajero Blanket - Grey Sunrise
EcuadorMade by Indigenous artisans in Otavalo
Regular price $170.00 USDRegular price -
Tierra Blanket - Stonefade
EcuadorMade by Indigenous artisans in Otavalo
Regular price $170.00 USDRegular price -
Quichua Blanket - Onyx Black
EcuadorMade by Indigenous artisans in Otavalo
Regular price $170.00 USDRegular price -
Awa Throw Blanket - Vibrant Autumn
EcuadorMade by Indigenous artisans in Otavalo
Regular price $125.00 USDRegular price -
Sold outParamo Blanket - Natural / Black
EcuadorMade by Indigenous artisans in Otavalo
Regular price $170.00 USDRegular price -
Diamante Blanket - Natural / Black
EcuadorMade by Indigenous artisans in Otavalo
Regular price $170.00 USDRegular price
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About Beyond Borders Collective
Is Beyond Borders Collective fair trade?
Beyond Borders Collective doesn't hold a third-party fair trade certification. The Labour Movement vetted it against our fair trade standards, including fair pay and safe working conditions, before listing it, and we review every brand each year.
Where are Beyond Borders blankets made?
By Indigenous artisans in the highlands of Ecuador. The company also works with artisans in Peru and Turkey.
Who founded Beyond Borders Collective?
Raul and Kirsten Reyes, who met in Ecuador and now run the business from Kansas City.