Pepe Garrido and his brother are behind ‘Forja Tiznajo’, a family business specialized in forge and blacksmithing located in Úbeda, Jaén. Their works have been awarded in the last two editions of the Spanish Unicaja Crafts Prize in the forge modality. They have also been finalists in the last edition of the Spanish Crafts Awards granted […]
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Juan Miguel González, the last legacy of the father of contemporary guitar
Since an early age, Juan Miguel González learnt from his father the profession of luthier. Just 15, he built his first guitar following the legacy of Antonio de Torres, builder of the modern guitar, as his father taught him. In his work he joins tradition with investigation, components that have made his guitars having a […]
Artisans 2.0: rural professions and products go from the field to the net thanks to an Andalusian site
Andalusian entrepreneurs have created an e-commerce platform for rural artisans and small shops. It is a social initiative that intends to offers a sales channel for rural products from all over Spain.
Rompemoldes: innovation and tradition join in Seville in a renewed artisan complex
An old artisan complex in Seville has been renewed by the City Council of the city to promote craft. This space, called ‘Rompemoldes’ or ‘Mould-breaker’ is intending to recover the culture of lost professions and integrating new art forms as graphic design.