Lucia's World Emporium

Lucia’s World Emporium is a more than just a store - it’s a great love story. We are a shop founded by and connected through love. Learn about our founder, artisans, and our passion for sustainability that brings everything together.

The Beginning

Back when our owner Teresa was in college, she visited a small village in Guatemala near Antigua. It was a picturesque destination with a volcano right on the lake. During her time there Teresa fell in love with a local, now her husband, Edwardo, and the culture of the town. That semester abroad turned into 18 years of relationship building in Guatemala with the artisans that we still work with today to bring you clothing, jewelry, and bags made using traditional methods and materials. Eventually, out of love for Lake Atitlan and the people there, Teresa and Edwardo decided to move back to Lexington, KY to open

Lucia’s World Friendly Boutique (now Lucia’s World Emporium) so that they could showcase the work and culture of artisans from around the world, giving them a voice and an economic opportunity that could help to empower the village they love.