Founded in 2008 by Daria Knowles, Hot Skwash is a family-run business dedicated to bringing joy and beauty into peoples' lives. Each velvet pumpkin is individually handcrafted by Daria, the artist. Her keen eye for color, texture, and shape gives each treasure its own personality. Working with local farmers, Hot Skwash harvests unwanted pumpkin and squash stems and recycles them into unique accents for the home.