Crafts

Tsunehide Shimabukuro, a 77-year-old potter in Yomitan, Okinawa, upholds the Tsuboya ware tradition using a climbing kiln. Designated in 2025 as a holder of Okinawa Prefecture's important intangible cultural property, he hand-paints chrysanthemum arabesque patterns from the Ryukyu Kingdom era with Japanese brushes and operates a kick-wheel inherited from his father. Facing dwindling resources, he remains committed to cherishing the craft.

January 05, 2026 Iniulat ng AI

The Farex Fair returns to Cartagena from January 3 to 12, 2026, at the Convention Center, featuring over 250 national and international exhibitors showcasing crafts, jewelry, art, fashion, and sustainable gastronomy. The event will highlight the transformation of materials and traditions into proposals with social and environmental impact, as stated by director Chica Morales. Coca-Cola Colombia joins as a strategic ally to support local entrepreneurs.