by Kathy Thomas | Artisans
Preserving the ancient Artisan traditions of her ancestors, Maribel and her husband, Jorge, create beautiful amate art from the bark of local trees that grow near their village in Mexico. (Read Time: 2 min.) How It’s Made Choosing the Best Tree Bark “Amate...
by Kathy Thomas | Artisans
Preserving the ancient Artisan traditions of her ancestors, Maribel and her husband, Jorge, create beautiful amate art from the bark of local trees that grow near their village in Mexico. (Read Time: 2 min.) Traditional Amate Art The traditional amate art they create...
by Kathy Thomas | Artisans, Stories of Hope
An Artisan Legacy Erica is part of an Artisan legacy in southern Mexico. She grew up in a family of Artisans, including her grandparents, uncles, aunts, parents, cousins! Everyone! She was destined to do this work she enjoys so much! (Read Time: 1 min.) “I can’t...
by Kathy Thomas | Artisans
A Family Tradition Inspired by Artisan traditions passed down for generations, women in southern Mexico create handcrafted fair-trade jewelry, fashions, and home décor that reflect their ancient culture and create social change. They’re providing safe jobs with...
