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In the ever-evolving world of interior and garden design, aluminum sculptures have emerged as a top seller — and not just for their aesthetic appeal. For retailers and designers alike, they offer a trifecta: lightweight durability, artisan craftsmanship, and strong consumer appeal.   At San York, our aluminum sculptures — from animal busts to spiritual symbols — are handcrafted by skilled artisans under Fair Trade practices. These pieces are weather-resistant, versatile f …

In the realm of art and outdoor aesthetics, large sculptures made from 100% recycled aluminum stand as majestic representations of nature's beauty, embodying elegance, strength, youth, and grace. Crafted to endure the elements, these sculptures not only capture the eye but also tell compelling stories through their forms.Eco-Friendly ArtistryEach sculpture in this collection is meticulously crafted from 100% recycled aluminum, making them both environmentally conscious and hardy for outdoor sett …

Dear valued customers,We wanted to take a moment to share with you some important information about our project in Mexico and Peru. Since 1999 our project has been focused on combating artisan poverty by providing a sustainable source of income for local artisans through fair trade practices.In Peru and Mexico, there are many skilled artisans who create beautiful and unique products, but unfortunately, they often struggle to make a living wage due to a lack of opportunities and resources. O …

There are angels among us, and at one point or another, someone will touch your life. They are angels of hope and opportunity—sent to people in spiritual need or to those who have lost hope. They bring a thread of light to open a window of possibility. Sometimes they offer love, other times hope, guiding people onto a path where they can succeed in building a better life. Our workshop sits among hundreds of factories in the heart of a vast, bustling metropolis. Here, millions of people str …

It has been twenty-four years since that cloudy and rainy June morning in downtown Lima. I was stopped in a busy park by a teenager, asking if he could shine my dusty shoes for one sol….Daniel Cateno Velasco was 16 years old, growing up away from his family to support himself and not be a burden to his ailing parents who struggled to keep their small farm and younger siblings 200 kilometers away from Peru’s crowded capital city. In conversation he confessed to being hungry and unable to secure a …