Beautifully artisan · Consciously eco
From the heart of the Andes to the peak of the Alps.
From the volcanic soils of Ecuador: specialty coffee, fine-cacao chocolate, 100% original Panama hats, ponchos, Andean tea and more, from our farm and eco-artisan producers to your home.
UK-based shop · Shipping to the UK, Europe & worldwide
The collection
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Handmade treasures from Ecuador, Italy and beyond, chosen with care for people and planet.
Classic Panama Hat
A beautifully woven Panama hat, handmade from natural toquilla straw by skilled Ecuadorian artisans. Lightweight, breathable, and timeless.
Andean Specialty Coffee
Bright, smooth and aromatic, grown in Ecuador’s Andean highlands and roasted to bring out notes of chocolate, citrus and caramel.
Ecuadorian Artisan Chocolate
Rich Ecuadorian chocolate made with fine cacao, offering a deep cocoa flavour and a satisfyingly smooth finish.
Traditional Andean Poncho
Cosy, characterful and handwoven in the Andes, adding natural warmth and colourful Ecuadorian craft to everyday layering.
Reusable Zero-Waste Essentials
A practical zero-waste essential made to replace everyday disposables, without compromising on style or quality.
Spotlight · Toquilla straw
The “Panama” hat is 100% made in Ecuador.
Handmade from natural toquilla straw by skilled Ecuadorian artisans. Lightweight, breathable and timeless.
- 16th c.The weaving tradition begins. Today it is a UNESCO-protected art form.
- 1800sEcuadorian weavers export through the trade hub of Panama, and the nickname sticks.
- 1906Theodore Roosevelt is photographed wearing one at the Panama Canal.
Will it fit?
Measure around your head, just above the ears, with a soft tape.
Regular fit: 58–60 cm (22.8″–23.6″). Bigger sizes available on request. Rests naturally just above the ears, with a soft inner sweatband. Compatible with hat-size reducer tape.
Our Italian sister brand
Meet Kialps
Kialps brings Italian artisan food and alpine treasures to your table, from golden olive oils and honey to ceramics and handmade leather goods.
Gift shop
Gifts with meaning
Thoughtful choices for everyday living, with zero-waste products and beautifully curated gifts.
For coffee lovers
Coffee gifts
Andean specialty coffee and fine Ecuadorian chocolate, a pairing from the same mountains.
Shop gifts →Handwoven
Andean treasures
Toquilla-straw Panama hats and traditional ponchos, woven by Ecuadorian artisans.
Shop treasures →From Italy
Kialps favourites
Olive oils, honey and alpine craft from our Italian range.
Meet Kialps →Our story
From Ecuador’s Andes to your home, Kiandes brings together sustainable coffee, artisan goods and thoughtful products from Ecuador, Italy and beyond.
- SourcingSustainably sourced artisan goods, made with care in Ecuador, Italy and beyond.
- StoriesFrom Andean coffee to alpine honey, every product carries a story worth sharing.
- EverydayThoughtful choices for everyday living, with zero-waste products and beautifully curated gifts.
Partners & producers
The people behind every product
Meet the makers, growers and trusted partners behind our thoughtful collection from Ecuador, Italy and beyond.
Collaborate with us
Are you a producer or community project?
We love working with growers, cooperatives and makers who share our values. Tell us your story and what you make.
Get in touchFeatured partner · Ecuador
Albatulpa
Albatulpa is an Ecuadorian sustainable fashion and upcycling brand that transforms garments and textile offcuts into unique handcrafted pieces and accessories.
Available now
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Become a partner
We work with thoughtful retailers, cafés and hospitality partners across the UK and Europe to share artisan goods with purpose.
Journal
Stories from Andes & Alps
Coffee
Exploring the richness of Ecuadorian specialty coffee
Grown in the high elevations of the Andes, with microclimates that bring notes from fruity and floral to chocolatey and nutty.
Artisans
Discover the flavours of Ecuador
A journey through sustainable artisan products, from specialty coffee to handcrafted ponchos and Panama hats.
