ARAMINTA CEPEDA BOLAÑOS

COGUA, CUNDINAMARCA

CONTACT: +57 3138974732

Araminta Cepeda Bolaños is 60 years old and a master artisan in the macramé weaving technique, a craft she has practiced for 53 years, having learned to weave from a very young age. Her experience and dedication have made her a reference in her field, keeping an ancestral technique alive through time.

She has been working with MAZ Manuela Álvarez since 2019, a collaboration that has offered her an opportunity for growth and creative exploration. What she enjoys most about working with MAZ is the chance to learn new ways of expressing her weaving technique, which has allowed her to evolve and continue growing as an artisan. For Araminta, each project with MAZ is a creative challenge and a way to renew her craft without losing its essence.

MARIA ELINA RODRÍGUEZ

NEMOCÓN, CUNDINAMARCA

CONTACTO: 3124337329

María Elina Rodríguez Guerrero tiene 72 años y lleva 58 años dedicada a la tejeduría en macramé, tejido a dos agujas y crochet. Con manos pacientes y sabias, ha desarrollado un oficio que combina técnica, dedicación y sensibilidad. Desde hace 5 años forma parte del equipo de MAZ Manuela Álvarez. Lo que más valora de esta experiencia es la comunidad que se ha formado: un grupo comprometido con su labor, siempre en busca de nuevas oportunidades para crecer y aprender juntas. Para María Elina, trabajar con MAZ es ser parte de una red que impulsa el hacer con sentido y propósito.

MILENA ALEMÁN

COGUA, CUNDINAMARCA

CONTACT: +57 3108569185

Milena is a craftswoman with over 30 years of experience. She has been practicing crochet and fabric painting for 30 years and working with the macramé technique for the past 13 years. Her work brings together technical skill and a consistent trajectory in the craft. In 2025, she was part of the artisan team that contributed to the macramé mural presented at the Bogotá International Book Fair (FILBo) with MAZ Manuela Álvarez.

BLANCA RINCÓN

COGUA, CUNDINAMARCA

CONTACT: +57 3114820540

Blanca Eddy Rincón Navarrete is an artisan whose creative journey began at the age of seven. She masters crochet, knitting, and macramé, and specializes in crafting handmade garments that combine various materials and techniques. In 2025, she was part of the artisan team that contributed to the macramé mural presented at the Bogotá International Book Fair (FILBo) with MAZ Manuela Álvarez. This collective project celebrated the expressive power of traditional crafts in contemporary cultural spaces.

GLADYS VALENZUELA

COGUA, CUNDINAMARCA

CONTACT: +57 3103440886

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Gladys Beatriz Valenzuela Bolaños is a craftswoman with over 25 years of experience in the art of macramé. Throughout her career, she has explored a wide range of artisanal expressions, creating lamps, hammocks, table runners, bedspread sets, valances, and many other handcrafted items. Her work reflects dedication, creativity, and a deep respect for traditional craftsmanship.

MARIA CARMENZA AYALA

COGUA, CUNDINAMARCA

CONTACT: +57 3165131449

Carmenza Ayala is an artisan with 10 years of experience working with natural fibers. Her practice includes wool weaving, macramé, and the creation of handbags using yin and cabuya. In 2025, she was part of the artisan team that contributed to the macramé mural presented by MAZ Manuela Álvarez at the Bogotá International Book Fair (FILBo)—a collective project that highlighted the power of traditional crafts in contemporary cultural spaces.

OLGA LUCÍA RODRÍGUEZ

COGUA, CUNDINAMARCA

CONTACT: +57 3142153784

Olga Lucía Rodríguez Murcia currently focuses on creating crochet amigurumis and clothing pieces. Together with one of her brothers, she also crafts birds and other animals using peach seeds, pine nuts, and oak seeds. In 2025, she was part of the team of artisans who created the macramé mural presented at the Bogotá International Book Fair (FILBo) alongside MAZ Manuela Álvarez.

JACINTA OLAYA

COGUA, CUNDINAMARCA

CONTACT: +57 3213311629

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Jacinta Olaya Arévalo has been working with crochet and macramé techniques for over three years. In 2025, she was part of the team of artisans who created the macramé mural presented at the Bogotá International Book Fair (FILBo) alongside MAZ Manuela Álvarez.

FLOR STELLA ABRIL

COGUA, CUNDINAMARCA

CONTACT: +57 3133429897

Flor Stella Abril Sáchica has nurtured her creativity through crafts since childhood. Throughout her life, she has explored a wide range of techniques including cross-stitch, macramé, crochet, knitting, embroidery, loom weaving, and painting, among many others she continues to develop and reinvent. In 2025, she was part of the team of artisans who contributed to the creation of the macramé mural presented at the Bogotá International Book Fair (FILBo) alongside MAZ Manuela Álvarez.

JUANITA CHAMBUETA

COGUA, CUNDINAMARCA

CONTACT: +57 3193581965

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Juanita Chambueta Cepeda is an artisan specializing in macramé, a craft she has been practicing for the past five years. In 2025, she was part of the team of artisans who contributed to the creation of the macramé mural presented at the Bogotá International Book Fair (FILBo) alongside MAZ Manuela Álvarez.

LUZ VIRGINIA CONTRERAS

COGUA, CUNDINAMARCA

CONTACT: +57 3164673947

Luz Virginia Contreras Prada has been working in handmade crafts for over 20 years, specializing in techniques such as macramé, embroidery, knitting, crochet, and cross-stitch. Her work is defined by dedication, precision, and a deep sense of creativity. In 2025, she was part of the team of artisans who contributed to the creation of the macramé mural presented at the Bogotá International Book Fair (FILBo) alongside MAZ Manuela Álvarez.

SEBASTIAN PULIDO

COGUA, CUNDINAMARCA

CONTACT: +57 3125371936

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Sebastián Pulido Montaño has been working for around 10 years in various artisan techniques including crochet, macramé, knitting, and loom weaving. He also works in sculpture using clay, putty, and carving, as well as in jewelry making. In 2025, he was part of the team of artisans who created the macramé mural presented at the Bogotá International Book Fair (FILBo) alongside MAZ Manuela Álvarez.

YOLIMA CORREA

COGUA, CUNDINAMARCA

CONTACT: +57 3132227390

From a young age, Yolima has been involved in the arts through music and dance, participating in both national and international cultural events. She is part of the professional base ensemble of Fundación Cultural Raíces del Rodamonte, where she trains in Colombian traditional folklore, and is a member of En Llamas, a music group focused on ancestral Andean and Colombian traditional music.

Ten years ago, she discovered weaving as a therapeutic and creative outlet, working with macramé, crochet, beadwork, and aboriginal loom techniques. Three years ago, she founded Immilla Chussca, a craft business that received seed capital through municipal grants, allowing her to improve product quality and integrate other techniques and materials. She now offers personalized decorative accessories for homes and families, and regularly participates in craft fairs.

She also works as a local tour guide and is an active member of the SIE Collective, a group of educators and artists who lead environmental education activities with children, youth, and adults in her community. In 2025, she was part of the team of artisans who created the macramé mural presented at the Bogotá International Book Fair (FILBo) alongside MAZ Manuela Álvarez.

OLGA MARIA MONTAÑO

COGUA, CUNDINAMARCA

CONTACT: +57 3155098521

Olga María Montaño Garnica learned to weave around 40 years ago, and since then, has developed her passion for textile crafts using techniques such as crochet, knitting, and macramé. What began as a hobby has become her profession, supported by certifications from SENA as a weaver. She especially enjoys creating handmade pieces for babies, which continues to inspire her work.

In 2025, she was part of the team of artisans who created the macramé mural presented at the Bogotá International Book Fair (FILBo) alongside MAZ Manuela Álvarez.

FANNY ACUÑA

COGUA, CUNDINAMARCA

CONTACT: +57 3132529295

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Fanny Acuña Abella has been working with crochet and knitting techniques for 15 years and added macramé to her skill set a year ago. Her experience is reflected in the careful and detailed pieces she creates.

In 2025, she was part of the team of artisans who created the macramé mural presented at the Bogotá International Book Fair (FILBo) alongside MAZ Manuela Álvarez.

GLORIA ÁNGEL

COGUA, CUNDINAMARCA

CONTACT: +57 3218240473

ELSA MERCEDES

GARCÍA

COGUA, CUNDINAMARCA

CONTACT: +57 3108165487

Elsa García de Duarte has dedicated approximately 15 years to crafts such as macramé, crochet, garment embroidery, fabric painting, and the creation of amigurumis. Her work focuses on designing garments and accessories that blend traditional techniques with a creative and functional approach.In 2025, she was part of the team of artisans who contributed to the creation of the macramé mural presented at the Bogotá International Book Fair (FILBo) alongside MAZ Manuela Álvarez.

MARIA DEL PILAR CHARRY

COGUA, CUNDINAMARCA

CONTACT: +57 3144598601

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María del Pilar Charry Puentes has been devoted to handmade arts her entire life, inspired by her grandmother and her early education with nuns. She works with macramé and crochet and also practices painting techniques such as oil, acrylic, and wood painting. She currently runs a small business focused on cross-stitch embroidery and fabric painting.

In 2025, she was part of the team of artisans who created the macramé mural presented at the Bogotá International Book Fair (FILBo) alongside MAZ Manuela Álvarez.

LUZ MARINA FORIGUA

COGUA, CUNDINAMARCA

CONTACT: +57 3213381805

Luz Marina Forigua Rivera is an artisan experienced in macramé, crochet, thread and ribbon embroidery. She has also worked with fabric and wood painting, blending various textile and decorative techniques in her creations. Her work reflects tradition and dedication, and she has participated in collective artisanal projects.

In 2025, she was part of the team of artisans who created the macramé mural presented at the Bogotá International Book Fair (FILBo) alongside MAZ Manuela Álvarez.

TERESA JACANAMEJOY

VALLE DEL SIBUNDOY, PUTUMAYO

CONTACT: +57 3209040765

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Teresa Jacanamejoy is a member of the Camëntŝá Biyá community from the Sibundoy Valley in Putumayo, where bead weaving and other artisanal techniques are a cultural legacy that transcends time. Since 2016, together with her son Eisen Jacanamejoy, she has led the artisan initiative “Artesanos Curarte,” a creative space that honors ancestral knowledge and the living memory of their sacred territory.

Since 2019, they have collaborated with MAZ Manuela Álvarez through the Maestros Ancestrales project, a process that has helped bring visibility to their craft and carry Camëntŝá artisanship to new spaces. For Teresa and Eisen, the most valuable part of this collaboration is its social impact on communities and territories, and the creative challenge of innovating through tradition.

For them, it is deeply important to reaffirm their spiritual connection to the land, their love for their culture as a legacy for future generations, and their commitment to social weaving as a way of life.

MATEO PEREA

LA CALERA, CUNDINAMARCA

CONTACT: +57 3178502224

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Mateo Perea Bernal is 35 years old and has been working in bead weaving for 18 years. He also specializes in Egyptian weaving techniques and Japanese crystal beadwork, expanding the creative and technical range of his craft. He leads the artisan collective Chakanas, a space for creation and healing that brings together families of public force members and victims of the armed conflict. Mateo has collaborated with MAZ Manuela Álvarez since 2021—an experience that has pushed his creative boundaries and inspired constant reinvention. What he values most about working with MAZ is the opportunity to create pieces that challenge assumptions and express meaningful narratives. Each project becomes a powerful intersection of art, memory, and transformation.

MARÍA TISOY

MOCOA, PUTUMAYO

CONTACT: +57 3107614761

María del Carmen Tisoy is an artisan from Mocoa, Putumayo, who has been dedicated to handcrafted jewelry for the past 8 years through a family-run business. Her work features bead weaving techniques done both freehand and on a loom, allowing her to create unique pieces filled with color, detail, and cultural meaning.

For María del Carmen, each creation is an expression of her identity and cultural roots, keeping the traditional techniques of her region alive. Her craft is not only a livelihood but also a legacy she hopes to pass on to future generations.

FLOR IMBACUAN

CUASPUD, NARIÑO

CONTACT: +57 3217212545

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Flor del Carmen Imbacuán Pantoja is a fashion designer, creative director, and founder of Hajsú Etnomoda, an organization led by Pasto Indigenous women located in the Cuaspud Indigenous Reservation, Nariño, Colombia. Since 2011, she has headed this initiative, blending contemporary fashion with traditional weaving techniques using the pre-Columbian vertical loom known as “La Guanga.”

Hajsú Etnomoda creates garments and accessories made from natural fibers such as sheep wool, natural silk, and cotton, promoting environmentally responsible practices. The initiative also boosts the local economy through job creation and strengthens ethno-tourism, with La Casa de la Guanga as a key cultural destination.

Flor Imbacuán is committed to preserving and promoting the ancestral knowledge of her community through weaving, contributing to cultural, social, and environmental sustainability.

LUZ BERAYDE SOBRICAMA

CHOCÓ

CONTACT: +57 3128210241

Luz Berayde Sobricama Chamarra is an artisan from Quibdó, Chocó, who specializes in bead weaving using chaquiras and miyuki. She began her craft in 2005, developing an artisanal practice that blends tradition, skill, and deep cultural knowledge. In addition to her work as a weaver, Luz has also served as a technical advisor, supporting training and capacity-building efforts within her community. Her work reflects not only the beauty of handmade pieces but also the transformative power of art in local territories.

JAVIER GARCÍA

BOGOTÁ DC.

CONTACT: +57 3112270602

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Javier García is 57 years old and has been a horizontal loom weaver for 48 years. From a very young age, he has dedicated himself to the craft of weaving, perfecting his technique over time. He has been working with MAZ Manuela Álvarez for 10 years, and what he enjoys most about this collaboration is the development of new ideas and the constant exploration in design. For Javier, each piece is an opportunity to experiment, propose, and challenge himself as a craftsman. He is passionate about contributing his knowledge to innovative proposals and firmly believes in the importance of commitment and dedication in every piece he creates.

MARTHA QUINTANA

ZIPAQUIRÁ, CUNDINAMARCA

CONTACT: +57 3124461950

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Martha Inés Quintana Barrera is an artisan by tradition, part of the fifth generation in her family devoted to weaving. She began learning the craft at the age of 6 or 7, and has worked full-time in it since 1998. She specializes in horizontal loom weaving, knitting with two needles, and crochet, and is based in Zipaquirá, Cundinamarca.

Through her registered brand Tejidos Susagua, she works with older adults from her community, helping to preserve the artisanal knowledge of the region. She holds the “Hecho a Mano” (Handmade) seal, Incontec certification, and is part of the Marca País program. She is also a member of the Tejedora de Vida Artisan Association of Cundinamarca (ARTECUND).

ESPERANZA TORRES

FOMEQUE, CUNDINAMARCA

CONTACT: +57 310 47899427

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Esperanza Torres Rodríguez is a textile artisan with over 30 years of experience creating handmade clothing for men and women. She specializes in horizontal manual loom weaving, working with natural fibers such as wool, silk, and cotton.

Through her brand, Esperanza promotes the use of traditional techniques in contemporary fashion, preserving the art of manual weaving within her community.

MILCIADES ESTIVEN CASTRO

COTA, CUNDINAMARCA

CONTACT: +57 3196161030

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Milciades Estiven Castro Vásquez is a weaver specialized in horizontal loom weaving, with 9 years of experience in this ancestral craft. Based in Tabio, Cundinamarca, he leads the project and brand Somos Muiscas, an initiative dedicated to preserving, showcasing, and reinterpreting Indigenous textile practices through contemporary creation. Through his work, Estiven not only keeps tradition alive but also explores new ways of connecting design with identity and cultural memory.

SAGRARIO MORA

BOGOTÁ DC.

CONTACT: +57 3214665609

Sagrario has been working in the industry for 40 years, and since then, she has dedicated herself to hand-weaving textiles. She worked for 10 years in a factory, and due to family reasons, the factory owner gave her the opportunity to work from home. This led her to start working independently in her own workshop. Sagrario has been collaborating with MAZ Manuela Álvarez for 12 years, and the most important thing for her is to complete her work and meet the goals by producing the garments for MAZ. She believes that in order for a piece to come to life, it must be made with love and care. She enjoys the challenges of creating different designs, and values the responsibility and commitment required for each garment—always putting love and dedication into every thread.

LUZ MARÍA RODRÍGUEZ

SUTATAUSA, CUNDINAMARCA

CONTACT: +57 3212414594

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Luz María Rodríguez is 53 years old and has been weaving her entire life. She is the leader of the TEJILARTE collective based in Sutatausa, Cundinamarca, a space where textile knowledge is shared, transformed, and celebrated through collective practice. She specializes in techniques such as knitting with a flatbed machine, hand knitting (two needles), crochet, loom weaving, embroidery, and felting, creating versatile pieces rich in craftsmanship. For the past three years, she has collaborated with MAZ Manuela Álvarez, contributing her expertise and leadership to collections that blend tradition with contemporary design.What she values most about working with MAZ is the commitment and organization, which allow the creative process to unfold in a harmonious and professional way.

AIDA DURÁN

LA CALERA, CUNDINAMARCA

CONTACT: +57 3213944134

CRISTINA BELLO

ZIPAQUIRÁ, CUNDINAMARCA

CONTACT: +57 3115541956

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Cristina Bello Lovera is a traditional weaver with 16 years of experience working in lace loom weaving, knitting (two needles), and crochet. Based in Zipaquirá, her craft is a way of life rooted in ancestral knowledge and the quiet dedication of handmade work. Her artistry has grown over time through patience and a love for detail, resulting in pieces that reflect the richness of traditional textile techniques. Cristina is a member of the ARTECUND Association, where she collaborates with fellow artisans to promote and preserve handmade crafts in her region.

GLORIA AHUMADA

ZIPAQUIRÁ, CUNDINAMARCA

CONTACT: +57 3124077019

Gloria Marina Ahunada Méndez is 63 years old and brings over 30 years of experience to her craft. She specializes in crochet, knitting (two needles), and punch needle embroidery—techniques she has refined with care and dedication over the years. She has been working with MAZ Manuela Álvarez for four and a half years, an experience she deeply values. What she appreciates most about working with MAZ is the brand’s punctuality, creative design approach, and enthusiastic spirit. She highlights their positive attitude, the attention to detail in each collection, and most importantly, the kindness and respect shown toward artisans and the entire MAZ family. For Gloria Marina, being part of MAZ means contributing to something beautiful and meaningful, both creatively and humanly.

ANA MONTEJO

CHÍA, CUNDINAMARCA

CONTACT: +57 3112189237

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Ana Florentina Montejo Castillo is an artisan based in Chía, Cundinamarca, with over 25 years of experience in horizontal loom weaving and natural dyeing techniques. Her work is defined by a deep exploration of color and fiber, rooted in the textile memory of her territory.

She is a member of the Mhuysqa Artisans Association of Chía – Liquira, a collective focused on preserving, strengthening, and sharing both ancestral and contemporary weaving knowledge through community-based practices.

Through her brand and platform Liquira, Ana Florentina leads collaborative creative processes that merge identity, craftsmanship, and cultural sustainability.

OLGA BELTRÁN

TENJO, CUNDINAMARCA

CONTACT: +57 3002077986

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Olga Lucía Beltrán Guzmán is an artisan with over 18 years of experience in the ancestral technique of felting, both needle and wet felting, using sheep wool. Through her brand, she has explored this craft with a focus on handmade creation and the use of natural fibers.

MARITZA RODRÍGUEZ

LA CALERA, CUNDINAMARCA

CONTACT: +57 3112378567

Maritza del Pilar Rodríguez Ayala is an artisan specialized in needle and wet felting techniques, with 9 years of experience creating unique women’s accessories. She works with sheep wool as her primary material and leads hands-on workshops with sheep in La Calera, Cundinamarca, offering an immersive experience that connects participants with the source of the textile tradition. Her work merges sustainability, education, and craftsmanship with a deep respect for nature. She also serves on the board of directors of ARTECUND, the Cundinamarca Artisan Association, where she supports and promotes the growth of the artisan sector in the region.

MARIA EUGENIA LAMPREA

CAJICÁ, CUNDINAMARCA

CONTACT: +57 3125909779

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María Eugenia Lamprea Delgado specializes in iraca palm basketry, producing a range of accessories, functional objects, and decorative items. Together with her team, she manages the entire process—from transforming raw materials to the final product—using environmentally friendly materials. She is based in Cajicá, Cundinamarca, and is a member of the ARTECUND collective. For the past 10 years, she has been part of the Green Business initiative by CAR Cundinamarca and is recognized under the Marca Cundinamarca brand.

MARITZA LAMPREA

CAJICÁ, CUNDINAMARCA

CONTACTO: 3125817629

ANGÉLICA NAVARRO

CHÍA, CUNDINAMARCA

CONTACT: +57 3014336506

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Angélica Navarro M. is a jewelry artisan based in Chía, Cundinamarca, and founder of the brand Anvar Joyas. In her workshop, she creates one-of-a-kind pieces using the traditional technique of silver filigree and a distinctive line of blown glass, blending precision, artistry, and elegance. Each Anvar piece is the result of a thoughtful handmade process that honors ancestral knowledge while bringing a fresh, contemporary, and feminine approach.

STEFANY CASALLAS

CUNDINAMARCA

CONTACT: +57 3123711744

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Angie Stefany Casallas Forero is an artisan based in Madrid, Cundinamarca, with over 6 years of experience in crafting jewelry using Japanese crystals (Miyuki) and wire wrapping techniques..Her artisanal practice is deeply rooted in collaborative work with women who stay at home, whom she teaches and involves in the weaving process. Currently, she works closely with two of them, building a small network of mutual support fand shared learning through craft.

DANIELA BOADA

SUTATAUSA, CUNDINAMARCA

CONTACT: +57 3023285824

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Daniela Boada Espitia is a jeweler with 7 years of experience, specializing in working with precious metals and stone setting techniques. She designs, manufactures, and finishes unique pieces, blending artisanal precision with artistic creativity. She is currently based in Sutatausa, Cundinamarca.

DIANA PAOLA SÁNCHEZ

TENJO, CUNDINAMARCA

CONTACT: +57 3184003658

CLARA LÓPEZ

TENJO, CUNDINAMARCA

CONTACT: +57 3165308988

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Clara Maritza López is an artisan specialized in medium leather goods, molding, and leather accessories. With five years of experience, she works from Tenjo, Cundinamarca. She is the founder of Tenjo Origen, a collective made up of seven artisan brands working in fields such as woodcraft, beaded textiles, papier-mâché, glass fusing, silver jewelry, and handmade soaps. The collective is based in the Casa Artesanal Chitasugá, located in the main square of Tenjo.

She is a member of the artisan association ARTECUND and currently teaches leatherwork at the Tenjo Municipal Institute of Culture and Tourism.

NIDIA RENJIFO

FUNZA, CUNDINAMARCA

CONTACT: +57 3125018179

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Nidia Lucía Rengifo Hernández is a skilled artisan with over 22 years of experience in leatherwork and embroidery, based in Funza, Cundinamarca. Throughout her career, she has mastered the craft of creating leather goods, blending traditional techniques with meticulous attention to detail and creative expression.

YEIMI RIVEROS

FUSAGASUGA, CUNDINAMARCA

CONTACT: +57 3183502259

Yeimy Riveros Pachón is an artisan with 4 years of experience, specializing in leatherwork and leather goods (marroquinería), as well as weaving with leather, cotton, and fique using the loom technique. She works in collaboration with her family: her father specializes in carpentry, and she complements the furniture with handwoven textiles. Her work focuses on creating functional and decorative pieces using traditional techniques and natural materials.

LUIS NEME

BOGOTÁ DC.

CONTACT: +57 3125605968

Luis Ernesto Neme Cortés is 64 years old and has been working with leather craftsmanship for 48 years, creating unique pieces that reflect tradition, skill, and care. He has been collaborating with MAZ Manuela Álvarez for the past 8 years, contributing his expertise to the brand’s collections. What he enjoys most about working with MAZ is the opportunity to connect with artisans from different regions, learn about their crafts, and be part of a diverse and enriching team. For Luis Ernesto, the most special part is “the entire group” and the collaborative spirit that defines every project.

KELLY OSPINO

CUNDINAMARCA

CONTACT: +57 3223132412

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Kelly Johana Ospino Carranza is an artisan with 17 years of experience in the technique of lampworking (glassblowing with a torch)—a craft that requires precision, patience, and creativity. From her workshop KEOS, located in Chía, Cundinamarca, Kelly has built a solid path based on innovation and mastery of this traditional glass art. She is a member of both the Liquira Artisan Association of Chía and Arte Cund, the artisan network of Cundinamarca.

IVONNE PEDROZA

CAJICÁ, CUNDINAMARCA

CONTACT: +57 3192761398

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Ivonne Yanneth Pedroza Zabala is an artisan specialized in the technique of glass fusing (vitrofusión), with 13 years of experience working with glass as her creative medium. From her workshop in Cajicá, Cundinamarca, she has developed a unique artistic language, exploring the possibilities of glass as both an artistic and functional material.

PATRICIA TELLEZ

BOGOTÁ DC.

CONTACT: +57 3184886697

Patricia Téllez runs a garment workshop that she founded 16 years ago, where over 15 people work today. She has been collaborating with MAZ Manuela Álvarez for the past 7 years, contributing to the creation of the pieces that bring each collection to life. What she enjoys most about working with MAZ are the runway shows, where she gets to see everything her workshop creates come to life on stage. For Patricia, it’s a source of pride to witness her team’s work take shape on the catwalk, reflecting the effort, dedication, and beauty of handmade craftsmanship.

ELIZABETH Y ELVIRA GONZÁLEZ

BOGOTÁ DC.

CONTACT: +57 3157748218

Elizabeth and Elvira González Mancilla are artisan sisters who have been dedicated to their craft for 37 years, working with passion and commitment. Over the years, they have refined their techniques and collaborated on various projects, always honoring the value of handmade work. They have been working with MAZ Manuela Álvarez for the past 7 years—an experience they deeply appreciate. What they enjoy most about this collaboration is the high standards and attention to detail that Manuela and her team bring to each project, as it has helped them improve the quality of their own work, learn continuously, and grow as a workshop.

DEISY SANTAFÉ

BOGOTÁ DC.

CONTACT: +57 3108846018

Deisy works in costume industry since 26 years ago, specializing in leather and suede. Every handmade piece she makes is caracterized by her handmade work: embroidery, perforations, knitwear and artisanal details. Daisy loves art, she believes that the human body is a canvas, so she tries to make every single person that wears MAZ, feel like a work of art.

ARMANDO GÓMEZ

MOSQUERA, CUNDINAMARCA

CONTACTO: 3178187023

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Armando Gómez Garcés is a craftsman specialized in woodworking, with 12 years of experience. He masters techniques such as inlay, carving, fretwork, and marquetry. His career began at a young age, inspired by his grandfather’s carpentry tradition, discovering the craft of turning a simple piece of wood into unique and functional works.

He currently works from Mosquera, Cundinamarca, and is a member of the ARTECUND – Association of Artisans of Cundinamarca. Through his company Hojita Luz, he creates exclusive pieces that bring art, beauty, and sensitivity to interior spaces.

FELIPE SUÁREZ

MOSQUERA, CUNDINAMARCA

CONTACT: +57 318254895

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Felipe Suárez Rincón is a designer and handmade eyewear artisan based in Mosquera, Cundinamarca. For the past 10 years, he has specialized in crafting eyeglasses made from recycled skateboard wood, combining sustainable materials with high-quality imported lenses and hardware. He is the founder of Doos Eyewear, a brand that merges design, innovation, and environmental awareness to create unique accessories that tell a story through their materiality. Felipe’s work is rooted in creative recycling, artisanal precision, and functional design, positioning his creations as true signature pieces.