artisans

La Cosita Chula is a Mexican design company that combines traditional techniques with innovation

The carpet required a total of 18 tonnes of natural and recycled materials like sawdust, salt, corn leaves, cobs, and grains, and pine branches

This artisanal and highly creative trade was shared from a family to a whole community as a way to improve economic conditions

After the parade, the monumental sculptures will be displayed in Paseo de la Reforma until November 17

Nevertheless, the use of the resources hasn't been entirely transparent

In 1994, when the Mexican peso depreciated before the dollar, the economic crisis struck the artisans, who abandoned their trades and migrated

Mexican creativity has no limits. A clear example are these new “jorongos"

Since the film was released, her home started filling up with visitors, nationals and foreigners, who want to say hello and take pictures with her

All Tamaulipas ornaments will remain in the Paul VI Hall as well as in the Pope's museums until February 2

18 artisans were awarded this prize, that looks to acknowledge the talent, sensibility, and creativity of Mexican artisans