Concepción Orvañanos’ work is based on meticulous observation of traditional crafts and unfolds in pieces that celebrate the beauty of imperfection, organicity, and profound humanity. Each creation bears the mark of time and the hand that made it, reminding us that design is not only aesthetic, but also memory and resilience.
Her style is recognizable in the nobility of the materials—natural fibers, woods, ceramics—and in the way she transforms them into objects that are both utilitarian and sculptural. She does not seek to hide textures or smooth out irregularities; on the contrary, she celebrates them as testimonies of authenticity. Her work moves with ease between the artistic and the functional, proposing a discourse that moves away from the transience of trends to become part of the timeless.
The importance of her work lies in how she repositions craftsmanship within contemporary design. For Orvañanos, the artisanal is not a secondary category but a cultural field where tradition and experimentation coexist. By bringing visibility to processes that often remain hidden, she highlights the communities that sustain them and elevates them into protagonists of a global narrative.
Her pieces can be found at international design fairs, in specialized galleries, and within the pages of major cultural and fashion publications such as Vogue, El País, and L’Officiel. Through her project Collectiva Concepción, her creations are also available on platforms such as Fashionkind, as well as in boutiques and concept stores in Mexico and abroad. On social media, particularly Instagram, she shares her processes and collections, opening a window into her creative world.
In Mexico, Collectiva Concepción maintains a showroom in Mexico City, where visitors can schedule an appointment to experience her pieces firsthand, creating a space where tradition meets contemporary design. The brand also operates a national online store, offering shipping throughout the country and making her collections accessible to a wider audience that values authenticity and the power of the handmade.
Through this presence, Orvañanos affirms that her work belongs not only to the realm of design but also to culture. She transforms craftsmanship into a universal language, capable of resonating both within local communities and on global stages.
Her pieces—poised between tradition
and modernity—remind us that the
future of art and design does not lie
solely in technology, but in the ability
to recognize, value, and project the
human hand behind every creation
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