They finished a stage of the process, but now they become part of the
of the project that includesguimiento and platform for the sale of their works.
Chaya Mari (“ten pots” in Mapudungun) is a collection of contemporary jewelry
Mapuche made by the Silversmiths of Mariquina group and that only this one was presented
day in the Hall of the San José Town Hall as closure of a work stage
of local artisans with the Fundación Artesanías Chile.
Promote dissemination and knowledge of the local crafts of the silversmiths of Mariquina,
in addition to its practices and cultivators, promoting a sustainable craft activity, with
focus on the well-being of artisans and artisans, as well as their communities and
ecosystems is the objective of the work carried out by the Crafts Foundation of Chile in
together with the local cultists.
This initiative closed a cycle of work and now the local silversmiths become part of
of the foundation through new and future training spaces as well as presence
in the foundation’s marketplace where they can sell their work directly and
digital on the web https://artesaniasdechile.cl
The work in the commune was highlighted by Leslie Palacios who is the executive director
of the foundation during his visit to the community.
Through the program since the foundation seeks to increase and strengthen the
skills of craftsmen and craftswomen through training. This program
It is done through an agreement with the Undersecretary of Labor, and has the objective
improve the employability of traditional craftsmen and women in rural areas.
In addition, through the cultural program, the foundation supported the strengthening of relationships
between artisans and artisans with the public through activities that show the value
culture of these objects with workshops, exhibitions and alliances with
various institutions in order to bring the trades closer.
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