Our Trip to Caravana Americana + Best of the Web
My 30th birthday was last weekend, and I celebrated in a major way: By visiting Mexico City for Caravana Americana. The design fair, which is put on by LAGO DF, highlights some of the best Latin American creations out there. As a whole, it’s a sea of pottery, jewelry and home goods from Mexican states far and […]
My 30th birthday was last weekend, and I celebrated in a major way: By visiting Mexico City for Caravana Americana. The design fair, which is put on by LAGO DF, highlights some of the best Latin American creations out there. As a whole, it’s a sea of pottery, jewelry and home goods from Mexican states far and wide.
While each brand’s offerings were absolutely stunning, the greatest part of the event was the insight it provided into the inner workings of Mexico’s design community. For instance, I learned that many of the designers’ pieces are actually the result of cross-country collaborations; a leather maker here, a weaver there. Wherever the experts are, these creatives are seeking them out. And it’s all in an effort to elevate their offerings, honor ancient techniques and hopefully snag some international fanfare. Unfortunately, getting the world to pay attention has proven to be a monumental challenge. While speaking with one of the fair’s managers, I got an honest glimpse into Mexico’s current design reputation and the stereotypes holding Mexican makers back. She explained how foreigners only associate...
My 30th birthday was last weekend, and I celebrated in a major way: By visiting Mexico City for Caravana Americana. The design fair, which is put on by LAGO DF, highlights some of the best Latin American creations out there. As a whole, it’s a sea of pottery, jewelry and home goods from Mexican states far and wide.
While each brand’s offerings were absolutely stunning, the greatest part of the event was the insight it provided into the inner workings of Mexico’s design community. For instance, I learned that many of the designers’ pieces are actually the result of cross-country collaborations; a leather maker here, a weaver there. Wherever the experts are, these creatives are seeking them out. And it’s all in an effort to elevate their offerings, honor ancient techniques and hopefully snag some international fanfare. Unfortunately, getting the world to pay attention has proven to be a monumental challenge. While speaking with one of the fair’s managers, I got an honest glimpse into Mexico’s current design reputation and the stereotypes holding Mexican makers back. She explained how foreigners only associate...
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