Nest, a nonprofit organization committed to supporting the fashion and home industry’s global artisans and home-based workers, gathered its community at the New York City home of long-time Nest supporter, Meredith Melling, for a Guelaguetza Garden Party to raise vital funds for the organization.

The evening’s festivities were inspired by the Oaxacan festival of Guelaguetza, a summer celebration of indigenous traditions, craft, and dance. The benefit recreated Mexico’s riot of color, flavors, and craft with activities like flower crown making courtesy by Crowns by Christy; paper fan painting led by Hannah Goff, and Mezcal sipping provided in-kind by Mezcal Union.

Hosts Amanda Hearst, Meredith Melling, Haniya Riaz-Khan, Kiva Iscol, Tara Levy, Gonzalo Pertile, and turned out for the event, welcoming guests like J.Crew CEO, Jim Brett and Hassan Pierre, Co-Founder of Maison-de-Mode, who bid on a host of artisan-inspired silent auction items like a hand painted Mara Hoffman jacket, Certain Standard’s finely crafted umbrellas, and Sabah Shoes, handmade in Turkey using traditional techniques.