our brand
TEJIDO—future heirlooms knits for a life well-lived, honoring the social fabric that connects people, craft, and place.
In a world that moves too quickly, TEJIDO is an invitation to slow down—to choose what is rare over what is rushed, what is enduring over what is fleeting. Each piece is crafted in
small batches by artisan partners in peru —not to follow a season, but to transcend one. Shaped by human hands,
woven with patience, and made from the earth’s purest fibers, our knitwear carries a quiet rarity that cannot be replicated. We design for the well-travelled soul—the one who seeks beauty not just in what they wear, but in how it’s made. From vineyard evenings to coastal mornings to cobblestone streets abroad, TEJIDO garments move with you, becoming part of your story, your journey, your heirloom. True luxury is not excess. It is time—the time it takes to craft with care; the time you reclaim when you choose less but better; the time a garment endures in your life, season after season. TEJIDO is more than knitwear: it is a philosophy of
living—an invitation to consider, to cherish, and to carry forward. Made slowly. Worn
endlessly. Carried with wonder.
SUSTAINABILITY
At TEJIDO, sustainability is not a label—it’s a way of working. We have the honor of collaborating with master craftspeople and Indigenous communities in Peru, whose hands and hearts bring our designs to life. Our commitment is simple: protect the planet that gives us so much by making less, making better, and making with integrity. We design in California and produce in small batches, so every piece carries intention rather than excess. We choose natural fibers for longevity and feel, and low-impact dyes for gentler color. Each numbered edition reflects the time and care of our partners—craft rooted in tradition, shaped for a life well-lived. Guided by tejido social—the social fabric—we recognize our interconnectedness as stewards of Mother Earth. That means transparency in how we design and source, fairness in how we collaborate and pay, and mindfulness in how our clothes are cared for and kept, season after season. Made slowly. Worn endlessly. Shared with respect.
Artisan: Indigenous technique and master craft
Sustainable: Honoring our long standing artisan partnerships
Handmade: Made by hand, sourced by heart
Las cosas que se hacen a mano, vienen directamente del corazón. The things that are made by hand, come directly from the heart.
– Oaxacan weaver
Brick and Mortar
TEJIDO COLLECTIVE est. 2020 - A showroom turned sanctuary for slow living. In Carmel-by-the-Sea, our Collective gathers kindred artists and makers—kinship, earth-minded beauty, and time-honored craft in an unhurried space.
TEJIDO Collective started as a place to share our small-batch knitwear and collaborate with kindred artists and makers. Today, our brick-and-mortar in Carmel-by-the-Sea is a home for slow living: an unhurried, welcoming shop and gathering space—part gallery, all community—where we host care rituals, capsule workshops, and maker conversations. Here, earth-minded craft, considered beauty, and the luxury of time come together in the everyday.
Our Founders
Shanti Rackley
FOUNDER/ CHIEF VISION OFFICER/ CO-OWNER
Shanti Rackley was born and raised in Carmel Valley. As a child, she loved sewing, cutting the straps from her new patent Mary Janes (unbeknownst to her mama), while flipping through the World Atlas dreaming of the places she would travel. Daughter to a Mexican immigrant and a Mystic mama, Shanti has always been inspired by her cultural heritage, nature, and helping others. She earned a BA degree in psychology and social behavior from UCI, a MA in Organizational Behavior, and later a certificate from FIT in design.
Over the years Shanti has worked for some of the most talented ethical and sustainable brands in the industry including ethical jewelry designer Melissa Joy Manning, fair trade pioneers World of Good, sustainable footwear brand Coclico Footwear, and the original organic bedding company Coyuchi. In 2008 she joined the young and renegade team at Dolce Vita Inc, landing a pivotal role building a brand new division for the now famous footwear brand. It became clear, the demands of this fast fashion brand was not in alignment with her long term professional goals, so after 4 years she knew a change was needed.
In 2012 she left to start luxury artisan design brand TEJIDO and has since been sold to retailers around the world. She met her now business partner Taira in yoga and the stars aligned - the rest is history. Store 1 in Carmel Valley opened Dec 2020 + their second store opened in Carmel by-the-Sea Aug 2021!
Astrological Sign: Virgo
Favorite Self Care Ritual: Detoxifying Mud Baths at Indian Springs Calistoga, a plunge in the Russian River, Seema Energy Massages, and a good facial.
Taira Hustedt
CHIEF CURATION OFFICER/ CO-OWNER
Taira grew up splitting her time between the Monterey Peninsula and San Diego. She remained at the beach for college and graduated with a BA in Communication from UCSB. She then set off for NYC where she attended the Fashion Institute of Technology, obtaining a BA in Fashion Merchandising & Buying. This turned into a decade of being immersed in the NYC fashion world where she consulted for some of the best, high-end specialty stores across the country and internationally. Her chief job was to seek out new and upcoming designers and trends, and then relay this to her stores so that they were at the forefront of trends and held exclusive rights to new designers. After squeezing all the fun she could out of NYC, she returned to her California roots and ended up settling back in her hometown to start a family. Back at the beach in Carmel you will find her with her two rowdy, toe-head boys and a heeler pup named Bodhi.
Astrological Sign: Pisces to a tee!
Favorite Self Care: Taking exorbitantly long baths while simultaneously binge watching K Dramas. Walking the beach with my kids + pup and taking a million pictures of the amazing Carmel Beach Sunset. Also… yoga, yoga + more yoga.
Fun Facts: Taira is gifted with slight psychic abilities.