Oaxaca, sanctuary of artisans
In Oaxaca, there are 570 municipalities, 16 ethnic groups, and 8 regions. It is one of the 3 states in Mexico with the greatest number of artisanal techniques. At the Instituto Oaxaqueño de las Artesanías, they work hand in hand with all the oaxaqueño artisans. They are focusing right now on commercializing these artisans’ work, but also on improving artisanal techniques.
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Oaxaca, sanctuary of artisans
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