Nestled in the Nariño highlands, Sandoná is known for its weavers and destination close to the not-so-dormant Galeras volcano.
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Traveling Colombia’s silt road to a lost Chamba
The town of Chamba, Tolima, is home to Colombia’s emblematic black earthenware, handmade and polished by artisans.
Doña Felisa: The last ceramist of the ancient Guanes
A 90-year old artisan from Guane, Santander, is the last member of an indigenous community to elaborate pre-Columbian pottery.
‘Pura Fibra’ weaves together Colombia’s diverse cultures
On display at Colombia’s Museo Nacional, the Pura Fibra exhibition tells the story of the country’s cultures through woven traditions.
Artesanías de Colombia holds annual craft sale
Artesanías de Colombia is hosting an annual craft sale with items from 2015 sold at price until they run out.
Expoartesanías celebrates 25 years of Colombian arts and crafts
Just in time for holiday gift shopping, Colombia’s largest traditional craft fair Expoartesani?as runs this month in Bogotá.
Artisan ‘Maestros’
The exhibition ‘Grandes Maestros del Arte Popular’ exhibited at Bogotá’s Modern Art Museum looks at the art of craftmanship across the region.
Shanghai ‘vueltiao’
Knock offs threaten sales of the sombrero vueltiao, an icon of Colombian culture and livelihood of the Zenú community.
India: the artisan initiative
India’s manufacturing and handicrafts industry drives an economic boom. Colombia could do well to learn from their model.
The ‘mochila’ factor
Must-have accessories for Colombians and visitors alike, mochilas from the Northern coast are cultural and fashion icons.
20 Questions: 50 years later
Celebrating half a century in Colombia, Dione and Paul Gervis made a commitment to a lifestyle and friends in the tropics.