About Us
Our Team

Freddie Chávez

Public Relations

M. Leticia Seitz

Founder, Arte Rojo STL

Christopher Seitz

Manager

Made by Hand, Made for You

Arte Rojo STL was born from a deep love for creating and sharing meaningful pieces. Every item is handmade with care, so you can wear something that feels personal, authentic, and truly special.

Our Artisans

Our artisans specialize in a wide range of traditional techniques, including textiles, embroidery, clay, woodwork, rebozos, and more. Many of them are part of artisan cooperatives, and we proudly support fair trade practices, ensuring their work is valued and respected.

Beyond offering handmade products, we are deeply committed to sharing culture through education and experiences. We offer both in-person and online classes, with limited group sizes to provide a more personal and meaningful learning environment. Our workshops include basic jewelry techniques, traditional retablos, and most recently, the Jewelry created through the resin encapsulation of real flowers.

Our Workshops

Our Events

Our cultural events are at the heart of what we do. Each year, we celebrate Mexican heritage through our signature event, now known as Fiesta Mexicana, a vibrant Independence Day celebration featuring a gala dinner and dance. Our next event will take place on September 12, 2026, bringing together community, tradition, and celebration.

We also create and install traditional Day of the Dead altars in restaurants, schools, universities, community centers, and even in our own home. Through these experiences, we go beyond decoration we share the true meaning of this beautiful tradition and what it feels like to honor it while living abroad.

One of our most meaningful projects is “Florecer Eterno,” our artisan fashion show featuring handmade clothing and jewelry from Floreverandever. This event is a tribute to Frida Kahlo, an icon of Mexican culture and, above all, a symbol of strength, resilience, and female empowerment.

At Arte Rojo STL, we don’t just sell handmade pieces we build bridges between cultures, honor artisans, and create experiences that celebrate identity, tradition, and art.

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