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Artisan Story

Traveling through Mexico with Zenwaro. Guadalajara, Jalisco

Social Progress South of The Border

by Clayton Freeman December 28, 2022

Many of the artisan studios that Zenwaro has partnered with over the past 20 years have been led by women. More often than not, these women are mothers, which means they are also leaders by way of a set of lived experiences.

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Origins of One-of-a-Kind

Origins of One-of-a-Kind

by Clayton Freeman October 13, 2022

Mexico's craftsmanship and artisanal heritage date back millennia and are not limited to only pottery and earthenware making. Stone carvers, wood carvers, carpenters, blacksmiths, silversmiths, and tin workers were part of Mexico's creator economy before the Spanish conquistadors appeared in the early 16th century. 

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Pendant Lighting. Intriguing Illumination is in the Details.

Pendant Lighting. Intriguing Illumination is in the Details.

by Clayton Freeman May 15, 2022

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Impressive Moms Dominating the Artisan Space

Impressive Moms Dominating the Artisan Space

by Marianne Freeman April 28, 2022

On our recent trip to areas in Central Mexico and on numerous adventures over the past 20 years, we have encountered many women who are the directors of their family businesses. Often these businesses are generational.  The women who are running the show were actually raised in the very artisan craft that they are now administrating. Some actually carry their babies on their backs while moving the business forward and keeping their eye on the day to day operations

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Relief Painting, Lasting Beauty is All About the Little Details.

Relief Painting, Lasting Beauty is All About the Little Details.

by Marianne Freeman February 26, 2022

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Where Zenwaro comes from...

Where Zenwaro comes from...

by Clayton Freeman December 11, 2021

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You Have a Delivery From Our Artisan Studio!

You Have a Delivery From Our Artisan Studio!

by Clayton Freeman August 22, 2021

The work that goes into each product that we offer begins at our individual artisan studios located across Central Mexico. Very talented artisans roll up their sleeves and go to work, applying their trained abilities and specific techniques to bring handmade products to life.

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Creating Magic a Journey Through The Artisan Process, Part 3

Creating Magic a Journey Through The Artisan Process, Part 3

by Marianne Freeman July 28, 2021

Our sculptural collection of Talavera treasures includes the Beatles, and the Grateful Jerry (Jerry Garcia} favored by many of the "deadhead" generation who faithfully appreciated and worshipped Jerry Garcia and the music of the Grateful Dead. 

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Frida Kahlo sculpture

Celebrating Frida. Rebellion, Pain, Solitude messages in her art apply to current times.

by Marianne Freeman January 10, 2021

Frida Kahlo expressed extreme pain and suffering in her artwork and therein lies a message that needs to be acknowledged and understood during our current battle to conquer this virus.

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Artisan Glass Blowing

Artisan Glass Blowing

by Clayton Freeman October 20, 2020

Craftsmanship, Community are unified by Mexico's culture of sustainable glass blowing.

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Searching For A Miracle

Searching For A Miracle

by Marianne Freeman October 07, 2020


There is a true cultural and spiritual meaning to the Milagro.

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The Art of Talavera, Tierra Collection part 2

The Art of Talavera, Tierra Collection part 2

by Marianne Freeman August 06, 2020

Our Tierra collection is filled with a variety of diverse and wonderful earthenwares (literally glazed and hand-painted terra-cotta). From tiles and coasters to kitchenware and pottery, all finely painted by hand using a variety of splendid artistries

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