Tantakuna is the brain-child of our owner, Nicole Saavedra. "Tantakuna" means "let's get together" in Quechua, one of the native languages spoken in Bolivia. We strive to bridge cultural divides and bring individuals together from all over the world, and "tantakuna" reflects this philosophy. Our goal is to provide our customers with unique items to spark conversation, and therefore connection, with others. We are enormously proud of the products we offer, and would like our customers to feel the same. Tantakuna is about stepping away from the distractions of daily life, whether it's social media or lingering work anxieties, and come together to form human connections. We live in an age where we can interact with people from across the world, yet we are distant from those sitting next to us. Our company would like to change that by inspiring you to engage with others on a personal as well as a global scale. 

Tantakuna is also about empowerment. Most of our products are handmade by different indigenous groups from around the world as well as small businesses here in the United States. Many of our items are crafted using techniques passed down in their cultures from generation to generation, some taking a lifetime to master. We strive to give our partners as well as our customers a voice and a chance to impact the lives of people from different cultures. You will notice tags on our handmade items that showcase its group of origin as well as the name of the artist or craftsman. We support the use of ethical work practices as well as involvement to teach communities near and far how to live their best lives.