The concept store “Vive la esencia” is located in Flumenthal (SO) and offers high-quality, handmade products from Latin America, especially from Argentina. The focus is on traditional craftsmanship and authentic materials. The range includes rugs, ponchos, bags, home accessories and unique items with cultural depth. All products are sourced directly from small manufacturers and artisans who work with great care and sustainability.
The company attaches great importance to fair production conditions and transparency in the origin and manufacture of its goods. In addition to the showroom in Flumenthal, “Vive la esencia” also operates an online store with international shipping.
The showroom can be visited by appointment and offers an inspiring shopping experience in a quiet, personal atmosphere. A visit is particularly recommended on weekday mornings with enough time to browse through the diverse textures and colors at your leisure. Let us tell you the story of individual pieces on site, each product brings a piece of South American soul with it.
Sustainable
"Vive la esencia" stands for conscious consumption and sustainable business practices. The company focuses on products that are traditionally handmade by small producers and family businesses in Latin America, often using local, natural materials such as wool or leather. Direct, fair trade relationships avoid middlemen and provide targeted support to local craftspeople. The products are durable, timeless in design and promote a resource-conserving lifestyle. Instead of mass-produced goods, "Vive la esencia" offers unique items that have been manufactured with care and whose origin can be traced transparently.
Packaging and shipping are as environmentally friendly as possible, with recyclable materials and in deliberately small quantities. By focusing on quality rather than quantity and on cultural appreciation, the company actively contributes to the promotion of sustainability in the Solothurn region and beyond.
