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| Martin Melchor & Melinda Ortega wrap toucan carving |
I learned so much on my trip to Oaxaca, and was given so much to think about. Specifically, I was faced with the realities of trying to make a real living when your sole occupation is crafts, and what happens when those crafts become difficult to sell.
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| Epafanio Fuentes carving with machete |
My (new) friend Mike, an anthropologist who has done extensive research (indeed, written
a book) about alebrijes took me to meet Saúl Arágon and his family and translated my interviews for me. It's a complex issue and you can read a bit about it in
today's Etsy post. Suffice it to say, I came home with many, many alebrijes.
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| Saúl Aragón talking about some of his family's carvings |
More photos of Oaxaca can be found
a couple of posts back.
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| Anna & Alma painting at the Aragón home |
