Raised in Nayarit, Mexico, amidst rich vegetation and colorful flowers, Josefina Lizarraga learned about local flora and fauna from her mother, grandmothers, and elders. As a child she learned to make paper flowers from an artist in the pueblo of Ruiz and later from a Mexican-Chinese flower maker and dressmaker, who taught her to make … Read more
Madiyar is a young promising master of his craft. He zealously refers to his favorite craft, constantly improving his knowledge and skills . Madiyar deeply studies the traditions, conducts research, to give a second wind to forgotten household items. He is a regular participant in many events of the Union of Artisans of Kazakhstan, regional … Read more
My beadwork is designed with incorporating Tohono Oodham baskets and with Shoshone symbols. I’ve learned to bead by observing my mother and siblings. I incorporate the different designs of my two tribes into my creation pieces. It’s important to me to pass on the tradition of beading to the future generation, so that my tribe’s … Read more
I am 4th generation basket weaver. A tradition passed on to me by my mother at the age 9. I’ve since passed on the tradition to my daughters and grandchildren.
My nana, who raised me, began teaching me how to sew when I was in the third grade on her old Singer sewing machine. Both my maternal and paternal grandmothers inspired me to create sewing and artwork through their creations, which warmed the hearts of many recipients. Inspired by my paternal grandmother’s hand-quilted throw quilts … Read more