Workshop

Stories recrafted in wood

Amalgama Workshop is a dream factory that transforms waste wood and antique furniture into high-value products, using what others consider garbage. Here, garbage does not exist.

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What do we do?

Product Development (Custom Projects)

We design and craft bespoke pieces in collaboration with our clients, transforming ideas into unique objects that blend functionality, aesthetics, and purpose.

Reclaimed Wood Transformation (Standard Formats)

We recover discarded wood and process it into standardized formats, ready to bring new projects to life through a sustainable and conscious approach.

Furniture Restoration

We bring new life to pieces with history, restoring and reimagining furniture through processes that respect their essence and extend their lifecycle.

Carpentry classes

We recover discarded wood and process it into standardized formats, ready to bring new projects to life through a sustainable and conscious approach.

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Artisans & Stories

“Working with Amalgama has allowed me to support my family while keeping our craft traditions alive.”

Luis Mejía and Luisa Chimborazo

Puyo, Ecuador

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Luisa & Luis Chimborazo
Wood & Balsa

Puyo, Pastaza

With over 35 years of experience working with balsa wood—an abundant and lightweight material from the Ecuadorian Amazon—Luisa and Luis, together with Amalgama, have embraced a more sustainable approach by incorporating reclaimed pine wood into their processes.

From this collaboration come modular, animal-inspired wooden toys designed to spark curiosity and promote environmental awareness through play.

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Joel Suazo & Narcisa Illeanes
Wood Carving & Painting

Machala, El Oro — based in Baños, Tungurahua

Joel Suazo, originally from Machala, works with balsa wood through hand carving and painting, creating expressive pieces full of life. Together with his wife Narcisa, a Waorani woman from the Amazon, they have built a strong team that blends responsibility, cultural richness, and a joyful approach to making.

For nearly a decade, they have been part of the Amalgama network, sharing a commitment to environmental conservation through design and play. Each piece reflects their attention to detail, the value of craftsmanship, and a genuine connection to nature.

“Working with Amalgama has allowed me to support my family while keeping our craft traditions alive.”

Joel Suazo & Narcisa Illeanes

Machala, El Oro

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“Working with Amalgama has allowed me to support my family while keeping our craft traditions alive.”

José Quinchiguango

Otavalo, Imbabura

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José Quinchiguango
Wood Carving & Painting

Otavalo, Imbabura — based in Santa Cruz, Galápagos

José Quinchiguango, originally from Otavalo, is a visual artist, sculptor, and artisan specializing in wood carving using a grinder, combined with hand painting.

Now based in the Galápagos, he has become an expert sculptor of native wildlife, creating pieces that capture the essence and character of the archipelago’s species through detailed and expressive work.

Want to work with our artisan network?

Through Zemiya, we connect businesses, hotels, and organizations with our skilled artisans for custom projects and partnerships.

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