Our history
From an artisan's hands to a wholesale brand
It all began with a young artisan in Santo Domingo, trained at the Dominican Artisan Consortium. Piece by piece, he learned to transform semi-precious stones into designs with their own identity.
Over time he traveled to the country's main tourist hubs —shops, hotels, cruise ships— presenting his work and building, client by client, a reputation based on quality and reliability.
What had begun as one artisan's individual effort started to become a commercial activity with real potential for growth: behind the artisan, the spirit of an entrepreneur was beginning to emerge.
Today, Artesanía Brandor, S.R.L. is a company dedicated to the wholesale trade of artisanal jewelry, with a presence in the Dominican Republic and its sights set on international markets.
"Great projects don't always start with great resources; often they start with a skill, an opportunity, and the determination not to settle."
A craft that becomes a calling
Juan José Rijo learns the artisanal trade at the Dominican Artisan Consortium, in Santo Domingo, and discovers the value of transforming materials into pieces with beauty and identity.
From workshop to marketplace
He begins traveling to the country's main tourist hubs —shops, hotels, cruise ships— personally presenting his pieces, one piece at a time, one client at a time.
From a craft to a business legacy
What had begun as one artisan's individual work becomes an organization: from a small workshop to a commercial platform, from a personal creation to a business proposal.
Strategic Business Units
The company develops an operating structure across different tourist markets in the country, strengthening its presence and closeness with clients and business partners.
A growing brand
With the same original vision, now looking toward the Caribbean and Latin America.
Brandor represents the idea of a brand that aspires to radiate value, character, and distinction. Paired with the word Artesanía (craftsmanship), it captures the essence of the business: a company where artisanal work, material selection, and collection design come together into a commercial offering with its own identity.
Because behind every collection, there is a story.
Behind every piece, there is someone's work.
And behind every client, there is an opportunity to keep growing.
A history built by hand. A company driven by vision. A legacy that keeps growing.