In the Etla Valley, where fire becomes a language, Xaquixe was born. Founded in 2002 in Oaxaca by Cristian Thornton and Salime Harp, this workshop is today a pioneering benchmark for artisanal and sustainable glassblowing in Mexico. Its name comes from Zapotec and evokes its deep origins: a place where tradition, landscape, and experimentation meet. From its beginnings, Xaquixe has been committed to transforming glass not only into objects, but into a conscious practice. 97% of its raw material is recycled glass, combined with a small proportion of additives that allow for transparency and color, giving life to unique and unrepeatable pieces. Fire, a central element of its process, is also rethought. Its kilns reach temperatures of up to 1,200 °C and run on used cooking oil, collected from local restaurants, transforming an everyday waste product into creative energy. At Xaquixe, utilitarian and decorative objects are created: glasses, pitchers, lamps, and designer bottles, some of which are made for iconic brands like Mezcal Danzantes. Each piece bears the mark of human touch, the pulse of heated glass, and a vision that unites art, design, and environmental responsibility.