FAQ (Shipping & more)

"Do you do fair trade with the tribal nations you buy from though?
I only purchase from those who work on behalf of and treat our indigenous people fairly. Thanks."

Hey! thanks for asking, some of the designs I create myself, other designs are created by our amazing producer Olga who you can read about on our website. We pay Olga her retail price that she was most comfortable with. We then need to cover shipping costs, taxes, packaging, advertising spends, essential such as employees, website and app expenses, procurement, rent and more. All this in order to get these pieces to clients all over the world straight from Mexico. Our producers work in a family affair from their comfort of their home while still working on their own business in the markets in Mexico. Mother Sierra and most importantly our clients have made it possible for our producers to make a really good living from the sales, increasing their lively hood by more than X15. As we cannot discuss every product and it's cost as that is confidential and it varies, we could say that they are very pleased with having this opportunity.
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"Hello,

I’m curious if your company works directly with the Wixáritari women producing individual pieces and how they are compensated for their work. I have only seen mention of one Indigenous designer (Olga) when your company was answering a question about the fair remuneration of Wixáritari women. I am curious to know more about what your supply chain looks like; how much contact do you have with the women who physically do the beading of the pieces you sell, and what is their relationship to the company? Are they formal employees, or contracted under a distinct partner of yours? I seem to keep finding the same paragraph of information posted in various places on your website and social media, and I’m looking for something deeper."

"Hey, thanks for your concern,

Olga is our main producer, she works directly with her family who have been doing this type of work for decades.

Currently, we aren't working with them directly due to the pandemic, but before Corona we were meeting them regularly and creating designs with Olga and helping her out with whatever she needed. 

We pay them exactly what they would be paid in their vendor spot in the market. Full retail price. They state the price and we pay it. 

We buy in bulk because we are selling in bulk. 

There is nothing unethical in our partnership, we don't employ them by the hour, we don't have a workshop that they are required to attend to or else they won't get paid, laid off, etc. 

Olga and her family are having sales in a month that they wouldn't have in 2 years time! Because of you guys! the clients!

We took down some designs just because they weren't comfortable making them anymore, they weren't interested in making them and that's completely fine with us. 

We only work by ethical standards and we only want their complete comfort. 

We are also looking for new producers from the same nativity as we want to expand and scale Mother Sierra and give opportunities like these to more people that need it in the world. 

Our concept was to help local vendors sell their stuff online anywhere in the world. 

I'm a photographer, my boyfriend who's my partner specializes in digital marketing so we always want to start a brand. 

Follow us on IG to learn more and you can find more info on our website. 

Due to corona we weren't able to showcase Olga and her family, we only have a picture for now.. 

But once corona is done and we can meet again we want to take videos of her and her family to show our clients what exactly is - Mother Sierra. 

I hope this helps."

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Yes, we ship all over the world. We provide a flat rate of $10 for standard international shipping. Shipping costs will apply, and will be added at checkout. We run discounts and promotions all year, so stay tuned for exclusive deals.

Will I be charged with customs and taxes?

The prices displayed on our site are tax-free in US Dollars, which means you may be liable to pay for duties and taxes once you receive your order.
Import taxes, duties and related customs fees may be charged once your order arrives at its final destination, and are determined by your local customs office.
Payment of these charges and taxes are your responsibility and will not be covered by us.
We are not responsible for delays caused by the customs department in your country. For further details of charges, please contact your local customs office.

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How long will it take to get my order?

It depends on where you are. Orders processed in USA will take 2-5 business days on free standard shipping and up to 2 business days on priority shipping to arrive.
Overseas deliveries can take anywhere from 7-21 business days on standard shipping and 3-5 on priority shipping. Delivery details will be provided in your confirmation email.

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What shipping carriers do you use?

Mainly USPS for both domestic and international shipments.

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Can I return my product?

We always aim for make sure our customers love our products, but if you do need to return an order, we’re happy to help.

Just email us at support@mothersierra.com and we’ll take you through the process.

Please also review our return policies.

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Where are you located?

We are located in Long Beach, New York & Teziutlan, Puebla, Mexico.

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What material is used for the jewelry?

All our Jewelry are made with glass beads and thread.

For earrings we use silver-plated hooks.

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