Fusing glass that results in a collage of transparent bubbles, translucent seas, and opaque patches, Maritza Quintero, one of the independent artisans who works with the Comparte cooperative, creates beautiful, one-of-a-kind square plates.  We leave the color combinations and patterns up to the artist, who know best how to meld colors and designs resulting in gorgeous works of art.  Maritza uses themes for her plates so while the one you receive will appear similar to the color and design purchased, each one is unique.

COMPARTE (Comercializadora de Productos Artesanales Exportables) is a non-profit organization that exports Chilean handicrafts around the world. As members of IFAT, Comparte's mission is to improve the standard of living for owners and employees of Chilean handicraft workshops, by promoting and exporting various handmade products of the highest quality, while supporting these same artisans through technical and product development assistance programs. Purchasing COMPARTE products helps improve the living conditions of their artisans and craftsmen by paying fair prices and stimulating justice in the workplace of the developing world.
The artisans often work from their homes. In some cases adult children work alongside their parents while younger children attend school. Comparte products include enameled copper earrings; fused glass earrings pendants and bracelets; sterling silver earrings; wood articulated pens, fish, snakes and dinosaurs; fused glass plates and ceramic ocarinas.