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Maldonado Family

From Peru

alpaca and wool weavings

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The Maldonado's hometown, Hualhuas, is a renowned textile center. It is there that Faustino and his wife learned to weave from their parents, who learned from their... read more

Maldonado Family

From Peru

alpaca and wool weavings

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The Maldonado's hometown, Hualhuas, is a renowned textile center. It is there that Faustino and his wife learned to weave from their parents, who learned from their parents before them. The Maldonado family motto defines what it means to be a Keeper of the Arts - "I will never let go of either my grandfather or grandson's hands, for what I have learned from the elders, I will teach to the young."show less

Teodoro Melendez and Family

From Peru

sterling silver and gemstone jewellery

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Exposed to the unique designs of pre-Hispanic culture by his father, an archeologist and museum curator, Teodoro turned his interest into a livelihood. He learned the... read more

Teodoro Melendez and Family

From Peru

sterling silver and gemstone jewellery

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Exposed to the unique designs of pre-Hispanic culture by his father, an archeologist and museum curator, Teodoro turned his interest into a livelihood. He learned the hammering, stamping, burning and casting techniques of early craftsmen, using them to create unique jewellery steeped in the culture of ancient Peru. Through his family workshop, he continues to pass these techniques to other artisans. Teodoro has dedicated his lifeÃ¯Â¿Â½??s work to perpetuating pre-Hispanic jewellery design and production techniques, many of which he was introduced to by Victor Larco, the founder of the Pre-Columbian Museum in Lima.show less

Thikaporn

From Thailand

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I am a member of the Akha hill tribe. My father crafted decor accents, and traveled to Bangkok to sell them. I began working with handwoven bulrush handbags, embellished... read more

Thikaporn

From Thailand

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I am a member of the Akha hill tribe. My father crafted decor accents, and traveled to Bangkok to sell them. I began working with handwoven bulrush handbags, embellished with Northern Thai patterned fabrics and the creative embroidery unique to the Akha people, who are skillful at needlework. Akha people earned very little from their routine work because their education level is not high, and some have no education at all. I am very happy to show what my people can do.show less

Abel Rios

From Peru

tooled leather furniture and decor accents

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At the age of 16 I joined my brother's workshop where I learned to work with leather. At 21, I set up my own workshop and began to create the wood and leather pieces that... read more

Abel Rios

From Peru

tooled leather furniture and decor accents

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At the age of 16 I joined my brother's workshop where I learned to work with leather. At 21, I set up my own workshop and began to create the wood and leather pieces that I am known for. I love the history that I am able to bring to my work. Since colonial times, leather and wood have been combined to create many practical and decorative pieces of furniture and art. My style is distinct and detailed. I use motifs from Peruvian culture and my workshop is known for quality. I love this art and enjoy teaching my workers the skills that were generously taught to me. Many of my workers have gone on to open their own workshops. This gives me pleasure - this is how we keep the art alive.show less

Gregorio Bracamonte

From Guatemala

jade jewellery

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As a boy, Gregorio Bracamonte discovered some ancient pottery fragments near a road under construction. He was fascinated and knew he wanted to spend his life recreating... read more

Gregorio Bracamonte

From Guatemala

jade jewellery

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As a boy, Gregorio Bracamonte discovered some ancient pottery fragments near a road under construction. He was fascinated and knew he wanted to spend his life recreating this pre-Hispanic Nicaraguan art. He studies the original designs in museums, books and museum catalogs, and is teaching others to craft these beautiful vases and vessels.show less

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Preserving Traditions

Keeping art alive for future generations.

Traditions of Africa & Asia

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Block Printing

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Kente Cloth

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Traditions of Latin America

Reverse Painted Glass

Taxco Silver

Handwoven Textiles

Zapotec Designs

Handblown Glassware

Talavera Style

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Alebrije

Huichol

Folk Art

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Music of Love

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