Our Story
Light made with
intention.
We are a bridge between two worlds — the design sensibility of Los Angeles and the centuries-old craft tradition of San Miguel de Allende, México.
What We Believe
Craft is not a style.
It is a way of life.
In San Miguel de Allende, the workshops that make our lighting have been in operation for generations. The ironworkers, filigree artists, and glassblowers who create each piece learned their trade from their parents — who learned from theirs.
Lumina exists to bring that living tradition into American homes — and to ensure the artisans behind it are paid fairly, recognized fully, and supported to keep making.
Since 2008
San Miguel de Allende
Our Journey
How We Got Here
Founded in San Miguel
Lumina Artisan Lighting was born from a single workshop in San Miguel de Allende — a collaboration between a Los Angeles designer and a family of third-generation ironworkers.
First US Collection
Our first curated collection reached homes across California, bringing the warmth and craft of Mexican artisanship to American interiors for the first time.
Custom Commissions Open
We opened our custom commission program, allowing clients to work directly with our artisans to create one-of-a-kind pieces for their homes and hospitality projects.
Still Made by Hand
Every piece is still made entirely by hand in San Miguel de Allende and shipped from Los Angeles, California. Nothing has changed about how we work — and nothing will.
The People
Behind Every Piece
Elena Vásquez
Co-founder & Creative Director
Elena moved between Los Angeles and San Miguel de Allende for over a decade before founding Lumina. Her eye for design and deep respect for craft tradition shapes every collection.
Roberto Mendoza
Master Ironworker
Roberto learned ironwork from his father, who learned from his. His workshop in San Miguel produces every iron frame and bracket in the Lumina collection.