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This 95-Year-Old Puerto Rican Woman Was Honored for Her Mastery of Mundillo Weaving

Kiko Martinez — Mon, 19 Jul 2021 14:24:43 +0000

Meet 95-year-old Nellie Vera Sánchez, also known as Doña Nellie. Sánchez was recently named a 2021 National Heritage Fellow by the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA). The fellowship, which includes a $25,000 award, is the nation’s highest honor in the folk and traditional arts. “The diverse art forms of the National Heritage Fellows allow

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9 Guatemalan Artisan Initiatives to Follow & Support Right Now

Julia Pretsfelder — Fri, 17 Jul 2020 20:34:41 +0000

“This art form is valuable because it represents our culture, and the Cojolya Association is a way for more people to learn about our work,” weaver Juana Mendoza said in a 2015 interview. Today, many Guatemalan artisan associations like Cojolya are fighting to stay afloat in the face of COVID-19. These organizations play a vital

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This Viral Video Will Make You Rethink Haggling With Artisans Over Prices

Yara Simón — Mon, 23 Jul 2018 21:32:58 +0000

Despite creating intricate designs that require a lot of skill and time, Latin American artisans are often shorted by buyers. Because these craftspeople are often not in a position to turn down money, they end up selling their one-of-a-kind pieces for less than they’re worth. A new campaign in Mexico, however, aims to change the

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