For small businesses like Tortuga Forma, every decision—where and how we produce, which materials we source, and how we price our products—comes with careful consideration. We don’t just manufacture; we honor craft traditions, working with partners who bring generations of expertise to our collections. But the tariff changes will affect prices across the home goods industry and now might be the best time to stock up on tableware, decor, and gifts way ahead of the gifting season.
Why We Produce Where We Do
Each material and technique we choose is deeply tied to the culture and craftsmanship of its place of origin. Our table linens are produced in Japan, where highly skilled artisans specialize in double-sided printing and slubbed cotton weaving, techniques that create depth and texture unique. Meanwhile, our soon-to-arrive Decorative Pillows and Cocktail Napkins are sewn in the U.S. And our Dumbo Bookends receive their perfect finish in a Pennsylvania family-run powder coat painting shop. We don’t choose our production partners based on the lowest possible price. However, pricing still matters—both for our customers and for the sustainability of our business.
