From start to finish, Juanita Tortilla has been created and run by a team of one. Me.

Hello!

What started out as a catchy little e-mail username is now the brand name for my hand-made goods.

I have been making things for as long as I can remember, and daydreamed a heck of a lot, too. In 2004, a friend suggested that I set up an online store. I did just that. So here we are, today.

Why Juanita Tortilla? Juanita is my name. Tortilla rhymes with it, I was told. Here's the real story.

It's all self-taught -- from jewellery-making, sewing, to knitting and crochet. I work with several cups of tea, inspiration, and a penchant for ignoring rules and instructions.

I love to re-use and re-purpose materials, transforming them into unique Jewellery, Bags, and iPhone covers.

Juanita Tortilla items are one-of-a-kind unique babies.

The aim of Juanita Tortilla is to reduce new waste and to work with resources that are already available to us.

Give pre-loved things a new lease of life!

Images of products have been photographed by me,
in natural light. I do my best to present the item's natural colour and form.

Colour appearances depend on the monitor's settings, and will vary between mine and yours.

Where am I? Originally from Singapore, and having lived in Princeton, New Jersey, I am currently located in this little village called Maur, in Canton Zürich, Switzerland. Who knows where my husband will take us to, next.

What happens to your order? With the hand-made babies all nicely wrapped and bundled up, I walk them to this humble little post office, bid them farewell, and send them your way.

For details, please visit Buying + Shipping.

It makes me happy that you have taken an interest in Juanita Tortilla. There is a blog too, for all my random musings. Don't forget to say Hi or join us in the mailing list and Facebook.

Do come have a peek at my craft space!