Our Story
In 2010 we visited India in the wake of the global recession and witnessed the intense need of hard-working artisans who had no market for their products and no other way to provide for their families. The inspiration came to develop an online international marketplace—and the rest is history! We gathered a talented 100% volunteer team and we have now worked with artisans in over 14 developing countries, including the Philippines, Cambodia, India, Mongolia, and more. Their beautifully crafted items travel directly from their hands, to our hands, to yours. Every purchase benefits artisans by putting rice on their tables, shoes on their feet, and school books in their children's hands. We know you will fall in love with their work as much as we have!
Our Latest Stories
Pathway Celebrates 50 Years
Elevita volunteers visited Pathway in Chennai, India, for a Grand 50-year Jubilee Celebration.
Pathway Celebrates 50 Years
Elevita volunteers visited Pathway in Chennai, India, for a Grand 50-year Jubilee Celebration.
Generations of Artistry
Elevita has helped empower three generations of the Cajumban family by supporting their talented artistry.
Generations of Artistry
Elevita has helped empower three generations of the Cajumban family by supporting their talented artistry.
Coconut Charcoal Soap Cooperative
Elevita's support has been instrumental in the foundation of a rural coconut soap cooperative in the Philippines.
Coconut Charcoal Soap Cooperative
Elevita's support has been instrumental in the foundation of a rural coconut soap cooperative in the Philippines.
Graduating with Gratitude
Elevita artisans are grateful for the financial support they received to help their children attain academic goals.
Graduating with Gratitude
Elevita artisans are grateful for the financial support they received to help their children attain academic goals.
Helping Another Small Business in the Philippines
Elevita helps artisans purchase equipment to make their business more productive.
Helping Another Small Business in the Philippines
Elevita helps artisans purchase equipment to make their business more productive.
Helping Mongolian Artisans Survive the Pandemic
Elevita purchases products from artisans who usually rely on solely tourism.
Helping Mongolian Artisans Survive the Pandemic
Elevita purchases products from artisans who usually rely on solely tourism.