Where artisans become artists.
Coming Soon.
We collaborate with global artisans to co-create collections of original art and fine folk art prints.
Each piece is inspired by the craft expertise, cultural heritage and unique creative vision of our partner artisans - and each piece provides global artisans with newfound passive income.
For over a century, artists have benefitted from the royalties model of compensation.
Through royalties, artists have creative leverage, generating wealth based on a multiplier effect and raising the profile of their work through authenticated reproductions.
Yet the benefits of creative leverage have not yet spread to all creatives.
Millions of artisans globally have yet to be given the opportunity to leverage their creative craft into a multiplier effect to generate true wealth.
And they have not had the opportunity to leverage their work onto a global platform that elevates their profile not just as an artisan - but as an artist.
Our Mission
We provide all artisans - regardless of their location, digital connectivity, language, or craft medium - with the same opportunity for their craft to become art.
And for their skilled heritage to be both compensated and celebrated on the global design stage.
Our Story
Just like our collections, Proud Mary is the beautiful creative outcome of collaboration, dialogue and friendship.
Throughout our years of working in textile design and artisan sourcing, we knew there had to be a better way to create a thriving, global craft economy. We saw cooperatives receive the wholesale orders - but not the re-orders. We saw artisans’ handwork repurposed by major brands without compensation - or even recognition. And we saw how in spite of the handcraft economy growing year over year, most artisans still live below the poverty line.
So we decided to launch a radical new model for consumers to support the preservation of handcraft.
By translating craft into art, we knew we could find a more impactful way to support the economic advancement of artisans everywhere. A way that drives more value to artisan communities, brings more meaning to consumers and actually sustains our planet.
We’re so inspired and grateful to have you here.
xx, Harper & Benita
Welcome to (the new) Proud Mary.
Where craft becomes art.
And where artisans become artists.
