Our Story
The Modern Barrio was started from a single question.
"Where can we buy dinnerware and home goods that represent our culture and traditions, that isn't a throw-away paper product from a Cinco de Mayo or Dia de los Muertos event"?
The answer was simple...NO WHERE. So, back in January 2016, we said we would be the solution and create dinnerware and home goods that are beautiful representations of our Mexican-American heritage as well as represent our contemporary lifestyles. Our goal was to focus on creating high quality products that honor our history.
As the owner of The Modern Barrio and a mother of three, I also wanted to create something special that they could connect with and identify with as mixed-raced Latinos, growing up in a different world than me. Chicano and Latino products are not part of the main stream retail scene and I want to change that. Our culture is more than a passing holiday and throw away paper goods. Through our custom designed dinnerware, we can connect to our culture and keep a strong hold on our traditions.
¡HECHO CON GANAS!