Filigree

In Mompox, Colombia, filigree is the occupation of many of its inhabitants, in most of the families there is some link to this art, it could be the mom, uncle, or siblings but for sure there is someone in each family whose passion is to make silver into art, and for that they use this very antique tradition.

Doris Adriana Peñalosa is the artist who makes filigree for The Art of Handmade, she was born, and raised in Mompox, she loves every street of the town and she is very proud of the art that is made there. Doris is not only an artist, but she is also a businesswoman, she owns the workshop and a boutique in one of the main streets in town. She has also participated in many international fairs.