Ethnotek Employee Directory

ManufacturingMinnesota, United States2-10 Employees

Ethnotek is a Minneapolis, Minnesota-based manufacturer of laptop and travel bags that integrate textiles handmade by artisans. The textiles originate from artisan villages in Ghana, Guatemala, India, Indonesia, and Vietnam, and purchases support employment in hand printing, weaving, and embroidery. The bags reflect cultural craftsmanship beyond their function, connecting buyers with the communities that produce the fabrics. 

Operating in the manufacturing sector with an emphasis on ethically sourced goods and cultural preservation, Ethnotek seeks to counter the decline of traditional crafts by creating demand for these practices in the home villages. In August 2018, the company expanded its product line with the ETK OPTIKS collection, a series of camera bags made with traditional textiles from five countries.

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