Crafts of San Antonio de Ibarra
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San Antonio land of artists is a small town entirely devoted to
woodcarving, this activity stems from the work of skilled craftsmen in
the late nineteenth century were engaged in carving sculptures of
religious images.
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These were known as "Santeros" also carved altarpieces for churches and
altars, then there are new reasons were beggars arise after the customs
that are indigenous couples dance activity.
At the present time with the guidance given Daniel Kings College have
adopted other criteria have varied the original reasons: animals are
naked, murals, busts, faces, abstract figures, among others.
Location
San Antonio is located 6 km from Ibarra Pan American Highway. In the village are several stores, attending to many domestic and foreign tourists.
Place of Sale
In the town center, in every house, sold informally, there is a gallery of great magnitude in exposing export handicrafts.
People most likely have stores in their homes, there is a gallery of
great magnitude in exhibiting handicrafts are also exported.
Materials Used
The more wood is used by artisans since the walnut work it is very
durable and does not deform, besides working on naranjillo, cedar and
laurel. A hardwoods are the resting places for depurarles and shaping.
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People who make
Generally all people, men women and children as apprentices starting from 5 years or as school leavers.
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Development Process
First sketches and drawings are made of paper work to be cut, then
these are calcan on wood and cut work begins after sanding, polishing
and curing of the wood to prevent moth, lacquer or paint finally in
polychrome with
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the piece is ready for sale. The whole process takes about a week to a month depending on the size of the piece.
Crafts manufactured
Statues, murals, sculptures classic, abstract sculptural, beggars, flowers, friezes, vases, boxes, picture frames.
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