Our Story

Ancient Trades was founded with a profound respect for indigenous knowledge systems and traditional practices that have sustained communities for millennia. Our journey began as a collaborative effort between artisans, storytellers, and knowledge keepers who recognized the urgent need to preserve ancestral wisdom in an increasingly modernized world.

What started as a small collective has grown into a multifaceted organization dedicated to honoring, preserving, and adapting traditional practices for contemporary contexts. We believe that ancient knowledge holds solutions to many modern challenges and that by creating bridges between past and present, we can forge more sustainable and connected futures.

Our Philosophy

At the heart of Ancient Trades is a commitment to respectful cultural exchange and acknowledgment of the indigenous origins of the practices we share. We operate with these core principles:

• Respect: Honoring the cultural origins and traditional knowledge holders of all practices we engage with
• Reciprocity: Ensuring that benefits flow back to source communities through fair compensation and acknowledgment
• Relevance: Adapting traditional practices in ways that remain meaningful in contemporary contexts
• Regeneration: Supporting the continuation and evolution of traditional knowledge systems for future generations

Our Team

Our diverse team includes artisans, educators, storytellers, and cultural practitioners from various indigenous backgrounds, working alongside allies committed to cultural preservation and ethical exchange. Together, we create spaces where ancient wisdom can be shared, celebrated, and integrated into modern life with integrity and respect.