Here are two necklaces I own made by Saraguro beadworkers. Aren't they gorgeous?
Monday, July 4, 2011
The Santa Fe International Folk Art Market
Next weekend is the Santa Fe International Folk Art Market. I will be volunteering as an Artist Assistant to Maria Balvina Contento Ambuludi from Ecuador on Sunday afternoon at booth 116. Maria is representing La Mega Cooperativa de Saraguro. The indigenous Saraguro people in Ecuador, particularly the women, make brightly-colored and intricately-shaded necklaces, collars, earrings, rings and bracelets using glass beads. The designs are patterned after motifs from nature and from geometric shapes. These beaded jewelry pieces are an essential part of the Saraguro people’s daily dress and, for María Balvina Contento Ambuludi and the other members of La Mega Cooperativa de Saraguaro, the bead work provides them with a sustainable monetary income as they work collectively to sell their craft.
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