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Taste for art

Taste for art

Handcrafted items embody cultural authenticity and individuality in a world dominated by mass production. They preserve traditions and stories, from Wayuu weavings to Zenú hammocks, showcasing meticulous craftsmanship and unique...

Taste for art

Handcrafted items embody cultural authenticity and individuality in a world dominated by mass production. They preserve traditions and stories, from Wayuu weavings to Zenú hammocks, showcasing meticulous craftsmanship and unique...

The Global Impact of Colombian Handicrafts in Fashion

The Global Impact of Colombian Handicrafts in F...

Colombian crafts, like Wayuu backpacks and Emberá embroidery, are influencing global fashion. Designers blend ancestral techniques with modern creativity, making cultural statements on runways worldwide. Brands like Chanel and Dior...

The Global Impact of Colombian Handicrafts in F...

Colombian crafts, like Wayuu backpacks and Emberá embroidery, are influencing global fashion. Designers blend ancestral techniques with modern creativity, making cultural statements on runways worldwide. Brands like Chanel and Dior...

An Ancestral Art that Unites Past and Present

An Ancestral Art that Unites Past and Present

The Arhuacos, an ancient indigenous community in Colombia's Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta, uphold a rich tradition of weaving, particularly seen in their intricately crafted backpacks. These textiles are more...

An Ancestral Art that Unites Past and Present

The Arhuacos, an ancient indigenous community in Colombia's Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta, uphold a rich tradition of weaving, particularly seen in their intricately crafted backpacks. These textiles are more...

A Path of Resilience and Hope through Handicrafts

A Path of Resilience and Hope through Handicrafts

In Colombia, Nayra, a woman from the Wayuu indigenous community, overcomes adversity through handicrafts. After losing her family and home to the armed conflict in La Guajira, Nayra took refuge...

A Path of Resilience and Hope through Handicrafts

In Colombia, Nayra, a woman from the Wayuu indigenous community, overcomes adversity through handicrafts. After losing her family and home to the armed conflict in La Guajira, Nayra took refuge...