Latest Blog Posts for Colombian handicrafts

• Employment
  on Nov 30, 2010 in Uncategorized
  The handicraft sector offers jobs to a large amount of families in the country.  For some of them it is the only source of income.  So, is important to support them by purchasing or promoting their products.  There are many … Continue readin...
• Inspiration to design
  on Nov 29, 2010 in Uncategorized animals black clay pots decoration design home inspiration minerals nature plants
  Artisans have a natural talent to design their handicrafts.   Some of them are inspired in the nature that surrounds their home, because most of them live in rural areas.  Animals, plants, minerals… are objects of inspiration and creativity.
• Ceramics of Raquira, Boyaca
  on Nov 28, 2010 in Uncategorized black clay raquira red clay yellow clay
  These ceramics were made in the small village of Raquira. Artisans use black, yellow and red clay to produce their pottery. You can find a lot of beautiful pieces there.
• Hand made rugs and carpets of Cajica, Cundinamarca
  on Nov 28, 2010 in Uncategorized cajica carpets cundinamarca natural leather natural wool rugs
  This town of Cajica is well known for the carpets and rugs that are hand made by their artisans using natural leather and wool.  At this town you can stop for a moment and taste the delicious ice creams, candies … Continue reading →...
• Artesanías de Colombia, Promoting the handicraft industry
  on Nov 28, 2010 in Uncategorized artesanías de Colombia handycraft industry development technology
  Artesanías de Colombia is the institution that supports the development of the handicraft industry in Colombia. It is a mixed economic company (Goverment and private sector) and aims to use technology, investigation, education to promote the selling...
• Masters of popular art
  on Nov 28, 2010 in Uncategorized artisans masters of popular art
  Recently I have seen an interesting book about different artisans around Colombia, who represents the different kinds of artwork that are made in every region of the country. The book is called “maestros del arte popular” and was written...
• Black and red pottery of la Chamba, Tolima
  on Nov 28, 2010 in Uncategorized black pottery la chamba red pottery
  This pottery is made using black clay of la Chamba. It is burnished by hand using a semi-precious stone and then is expose to fire at high temperatures. This product is lead free and is very known to cook soups, … Continue reading →...
• Basketwork of Werregue, from the Pacific coast of Colombia
  on Nov 28, 2010 in Uncategorized basketry pacific coast werregue
  The community of the Waunana indians produces these beautiful pieces of  basketry, which are handmade using the fibers of the werregue palm with a spiral technique. For example,  a weaving vase can take up to 60 days to be made.
• Fine metalworkers of Mompox, Bolivar
  on Nov 28, 2010 in Uncategorized filigree fine metalwork mompox
  The art of the metalworkers of the city of Mompox is known worldwide.  The filigree is made with skill and patience to get a fine piece of gold jewelry.  The town of Mompox was  declared a World Heritage Site by … Continue reading →...
• Basketry of Guacamayas, Boyaca
  on Nov 28, 2010 in Uncategorized basketry boyaca guacamayas
  The artisans of Guacamayas produce baskets, hats, fruit bowls, vases, bags, and more.  This basketry is made with the hemp of maguey cactus.  The techniques of this art have been passed from generation to generation.

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