Born and educated in the Netherlands, Ariane lives with her wife in Vermont, USA since 2015.

Best descibed as a Maker.

Ariane studied printmaking and sculpture in Breda. Also trained as a wooden boatbuilder and cabinet maker, she made wood her profession for 40 years while staying active with her art. With Flor de Manta, Ariane has returned to art and design full time. Her designs are inspired in her love for Mexican culture and natural world.

Born and raised in Guadalajara, México.

Enrique is a man of many talents, but his best description is perhaps Networker. He is a problem solver, and has many connections and a can-do spirit.

Based in Guadalajara, Enrique guides our entire production process. He shops for quality materials and enlists talented artisans to execute our designs. He lends us his nuanced understanding of Mexican culture and is our contact for quality control and shipping.