Our love for woodworking began in 2004 in Havana, Cuba, where we crafted our first night tables from reclaimed and recycled materials. What started as a simple passion project quickly became a lifelong dedication to transforming raw wood into meaningful pieces. Those early experiences shaped the foundation of our craft: resourcefulness, creativity, and the belief that every piece—no matter how small—deserves intention and care. Today, our “Made in Canada” philosophy builds on that heritage. We blend traditional craftsmanship with modern design, merging skill and imagination to create cabinetry that feels both timeless and contemporary. Every detail, from material selection to final finish, is treated with purpose and precision. We focus on designing distinctive, personalized environments, using only the finest materials to ensure durability, beauty, and character. At Polymita Woodcraft Customs, we aim to elevate simple forms into works of functional art—pieces that are not only visually refined but also deeply connected to the story, lifestyle, and space for which they are created.
What’s a Polymita?
Cuba is home to the world’s greatest diversity of snails, but no others have shells with such a range of colors and complex patterns. Painted snails, in the genus Polymita, have long been sought by collectors, who sell the shells to tourists or trade them abroad to the United States and Europe. This demand is one reason why Cuba lists all six species as critically endangered, and why it’s been illegal for more than a decade to take these snails from the wild. The Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES), which regulates global commerce in wildlife, has banned their trade since 2017.
