Have I mentioned that there are hundreds of artisans living and working out the villages of Antigua Guatemala. I know in the past I have casted a spot light on some of them. Today, this metal crafts artisan casted the light on himself as he worked on this piece. Can you guess what is he … Read more
We continue with our entrepreneurial series with the metal artisans in San Gaspar Vivar. At this shop the blacksmiths and artisans make all kinds of metal handicrafts such as chandeliers, metal wall decorations, butterflies, candleholders, and a long list of etceteras. As you have seen thus far, the villages of Antigua Guatemala are hot beds … Read more
Here’s your Spanish word of the day: Alfarero or potter. Today I am also sharing the second triptych of the series. Today’s portraits of Nestor, the young potter who specialises in making these beautiful and unique ceramic Nativity scenes. I first shared with you a picture of Nestor and his creating last year with the … Read more
Okay folks, this is the new series I have started: Triptychs of artisans from around Antigua Guatemala. If you remember a few weeks ago I shared with you a picture of the workbench of a wood carving artisan and I said I might come back to do a portrait of the wood carver. Well, I … Read more