The Commercial exhibition of the Association of Hotels and Tourism of the Dominican Republic (ASONAHORES) continues to consolidate as a key showcase for the Artisanal talent Dominican. Several entrepreneurs presented products that combine tradition, culture and sustainability, attracting the interest of national and international buyers.
One of them is José Damián Matíasrepresentative of the family business M&L Art and Craft Workshop. His proposal focuses on the iconic faceless dollprepared by his wife, María Lantigua, and in wood pieces such as chests, trays, greezas and jarritos decorated with native landscapes.
“Our prices range between three and seventy -five dollars, depending on the piece. We sell both in detail and wholesale through our Instagram page RD art and crafts“He explained.
Matías highlighted the economic impact of crafts: “Artisans are humble, but not poor. Our income supports families, finance the education of our children and boost the local economy. “
For its part, Teresa Ruizof the Creative Workshop Workshophe exhibited utilitarian crafts and decorative made with hygüero. His emblematic piece is the “Marchanta” doll, a tribute to women of African origin who sold flowers and fruits in colonial times.
In addition, he presented fashion accessories such as earrings, necklaces, bracelets and magnets. “This event allows us to connect with managers and owners of stores linked to the tourism market, expanding our opportunities as suppliers,” he said.
Sustainable products
Sustainability also had a space with the proposal of Lucy Caraballocreator of House crafts And more. Your star product is the Faceless dollsmade from recycled bottles.
“It is my way of contributing to the environment while I elaborate art. In addition, I produce earrings, chests, cattle, Wallets and centerpieces, “he explained.
For Caraballo, the fair represents an opportunity to contact wholesale buyerswhich has promoted the growth of your business.
Color and customization came from the hand of Dali del Castillowho presented hand -painted pieces live. Their Personalized hatsportfolios and bags were one of the most attractive to the public.
“It has been an excellent experience. Customers They look for different pieces, and that motivates us to continue creating “said the artisan, who promotes her work on Instagram as @piezasdeartrt.
Finally, Ofelia Méndez He stood out with his line of Organic products For him skin careelaborated based on coconut, cocoa, collagen and vitamin E. their soaps, especially that of goat’s milk, have drawn attention for their moisturizing benefits.
“The most valuable thing about this fair is to be able to make myself known and establish connections with national and international clients “, affirmed.
With diverse proposals ranging from the utilitarian to the artistic, the participating artisans showed that the Dominican creativity It is still a cultural identity engine and of economic impulse For the country.
