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The aguayo is a multicolor squared weave, it is characteristic mainly of the Andean region of Bolivia, this weaves are used to carry babies and small...
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The real Aguayo (native aguayo) is a hand made weave used by women from the Plateau ofPeru and Bolivia. Each woman has her own aguayo. It can be...
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Las Pilinchas, dolls with individuality
These rag dolls have been entertaining children from time immemorial. Recovering the tradition of these...
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Rafael Mamani is a young artisan who uses his knowledge of cutting and preparing, to create singular models of sweaters, jackets and pants, using...
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The Ramirez family creates these wooden sculptures. Rufino, the father, with his 4 sons Eloy, Panfilo, Esperanza and Celia, work together in their...
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Carlos and Pedro Quispe Torrez are two brothers who are luthiers in El Alto. We spent an afternoon with them to get to know their work and hear their...
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The Quispe brother have invited us to visit theirs workshop.
They patiently explain us the manufacturing process of charangos.
Watch it on...
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Among the stands along Sagárnaga (a La Paz tourist street where Bolivian artisan products are sold) and the vast number of sellers, some...
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Creaciones Paola is a company dedicated to making embroidered and macramé garments. Their workshop is located in the La Portada zone between...
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Patricia Palle, a Bolivian woman with a constant desire for knowledge and improvement, is an open and friendly person. Thanks to her personality, the...
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In 2005 COPROCA S.A. created a collection of alpaca wool garments to promote the sale of alpaca fleece and to generate jobs for its handcrafters....
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COPROCA S.A, the camelid product company, is the first and only alpaca wool company in the hands of Bolivia’s rural population. This company...
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When the music world invites you in, it is hard to say, “No, thanks.” Agustín Portillo, who has been enriching Bolivian folklore...
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A technique utilized by many generations of weavers has been passed on to the Luna family. In this technique, using a rustic loom and a horizontal...
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Walter Melendres is a potter who does great work, especially for this time of year. He is proud of having sold his products in countries around the...
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