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Amu: Weaving Together Arts, Cultures and Communities - 2024
Handcrafting Japanese Cedar Wood Into Aromatic Magewappa
Arowoogun Traditional Carvers
In the heart of Osi-Ekiti, Yoruba land, the Arowoogun Traditional Carvers have preserved the legacy of wood carving for five generations. Each piece, crafted through four precise stages, transforms raw wood into sacred objects like Agere bowls, Ibeji figures, and ceremonial masks. Rooted in Yoruba tradition, their work honors deities, ancestors, and the spirit of the craft, connecting artisans and communities to their heritage.

Mathew Ngau Jau
A BEACON OF HOPE

Pompeyo Berrocal Evanan
SARHUA TALES

Rahat Ali
Pakistan Swati Master Woodcarver

Juan Zeferino Rivera
The Self-Sustaining Woodwork Traditions of Temalacatzingo

Ida Bagus Anom Suryawan
Divine Reverence is Fundamental in Balinese Mask-Making

Noshad Yousuf
Miniature Jingle Trucks Honor Contemporary Workers and Preserve Artistic Traditions

Alejandro Guadalupe García
The Forests of Pátzcuaro Feed Artisanal Excellence

Florencia Espinal Ramirez
Preserving the Lacquer Traditions of Olinalá

Zholaushi Turdugulov
Nourishing Kazakhstan’s Melodic Folk Art History

Hiyoshiya
Innovation Meets Tradition While Prioritizing the Handmade

Athulya Paper Studio by Srishti Trust
Living in the Age of Ingenuity

Levente Lehel Sütő
Ornate Carvings and Delicate Painted Details Make Transylvanian Woodwork Uniquely Charming - Suto Levente Lehel

Gilberto Granja: Granja Workshop
Preserving The Endangered Art of Mopa Mopa

Tomás Bernal Cruz
¡Qué Divertido! Imaginative Toys Made From Natural Materials

Juan Zeferino Rivera
The Self-Sustaining Toy Making Tradition Of Temalacatzingo

Ivan Dimitrov
Exquisite Artistry In Wood