Featured Artisans
The colonial background of Latin America brought together the distant worlds of Europeans and Africans with the many indigenous communities in Central and South America. This contributed to the creation of a unique mix of cultures heavily influenced mostly by the Spanish and Portuguese crowns. These cultures are evidenced through the works of thousands of artisans, who take advantage of the materials at their disposal, and create unique pieces of art. The handcrafts, as artistic and cultural expressions, are an essential means to understanding the historical journey the people that created them.

TERRAZUL GLASS

COPOARTE

TORO MIURA
Artesanias Toro Miura, creates Galapa masks and other accessories with the designs of the Barranquilla Carnival. The community is in Galapa in the Department of Atlántico.
These are carved out of wood from the red ceiba and canahuate trees which guarantees its quality. They are then hand-painted with local designs.
The Barranquilla Carnival is one of the most important celebrations in Colombia.

BETOPAZ

NINA SOL
