May 2024

Today we will talk about a series of disciplines that most of you have probably heard of, but after reviewing them, they may awaken that artisan within us.  In a previous article (“What are the 10 most important traits of an artisan?”) we already saw that one is not born an artisan […]

Before discovering the 10 most important characteristics, I would like to start this article with another question, is a craftsman made or born?  As we can imagine, being a craftsman combines a natural talent and skills that develop over time. Some people may have a kind of innate “gift,” like a […]

It is difficult to specify who the first artisans were in the history of humanity, as craftsmanship developed independently in different parts of the world at the same time. Nevertheless, the first manifestations of craftsmanship emerged in the Paleolithic, during the period known as the Stone Age. Origin […]

In this first article about craftsmanship around the world, we will focus on analyzing the creations that exist in the magical and exotic country of Peru. Peruvian artisans are recognized for their skill and creativity in various forms of art and craftsmanship. 1. Alpaca and Wool Textiles The Andes region, especially […]

Today we will move to the largest archipelago in the world, composed of the astonishing figure of more than 17,000 islands. Indonesian artisans stand out for their philosophy of passing on their skills and craftsmanship from generation to generation. For that reason, there is a very diverse craftsmanship, where we will find a good number of techniques and materials. Next, […]