ARTESANIA South American Ethnic Pattern Half Pants/Shorts Size S About Artesania: An American fashion brand founded by Keith Merl. Known for its ethnic and folk-inspired designs. Primarily produced in South America, Guatemala, Ecuador, and Bolivia, using hand-woven techniques on wooden looms in the southern Mexican region of Guatemala. Popular items include colorful ethnic pattern knits and Aran knits handmade by knitters, and warm items with ethnic patterns reminiscent of Mexico.