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Gregorio Bracamonte

From Guatemala

jade jewelry

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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 jewelry

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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

Nestor Yana

From Peru

alpaca apparel and throws

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Nestor's mother is from Juliaca in the Peruvian altiplano. She taught Nestor to weave and he, in turn, has taught his wife, his two children and his employees. He finds... read more

Nestor Yana

From Peru

alpaca apparel and throws

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Nestor's mother is from Juliaca in the Peruvian altiplano. She taught Nestor to weave and he, in turn, has taught his wife, his two children and his employees. He finds his inspiration in traditional Peruvian art and constantly searches art and history books to refine his craft.show less

Teodoro Melendez and Family

From Peru

sterling silver and gemstone jewelry

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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 jewelry

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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 jewelry 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 jewelry 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

Eufrosia Pantaleon

From Mexico

colorful ceramic masks, suns and moons

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Eufrosia uses traditional techniques taught by elder members of the Nahua community where she was born. The colorful style dates from the 1950s, but the ceramic tradition... read more

Eufrosia Pantaleon

From Mexico

colorful ceramic masks, suns and moons

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Eufrosia uses traditional techniques taught by elder members of the Nahua community where she was born. The colorful style dates from the 1950s, but the ceramic tradition has its roots in pre-Hispanic times. The artisan passes down her knowledge to her children who will continue creating handicrafts of culturally significance.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

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