Mercado artesanal de Otavalo
Summary
TLDROtavalo, nestled in the heart of Ecuador, is home to one of Latin America's oldest and the largest artisan market in northern Ecuador. The market, which starts at 6 AM and lasts until 7 PM, showcases local crafts such as hand-carved maracas and drums made from local wood and goat skin. The community is known for its hand-embroidered blouses and traditional attire. Weekends see hundreds of artisans gather, with family groups creating and selling their wares, passing down the tradition through generations. Music, culture, and life are embodied in this vibrant market, where traditional instruments like charangos and Andean flutes are also sold alongside paintings, textiles, and hammocks. Otavalo's location near magical spots like Peguche Waterfall makes it an ideal place to immerse oneself in ancestral culture.
Takeaways
- 🏺 Otavalo is home to one of the oldest craft markets in Latin America and the largest craft fair in northern Ecuador.
- ⏰ The market operates from early morning at 6 AM until 7 PM in the evening.
- 📍 Located in the Plaza de los Ponchos, the market is a hub for artisans like Manuel Duque, a maracas and drum maker.
- 🪵 The materials used for crafting, such as wood and seeds, are sourced from the local region, specifically the Oriente.
- 🥁 Drums are made using animal hides, specifically from goats, which are considered superior for this purpose.
- 👗 Hand-embroidered blouses are a highlight for tourists who admire the traditional attire worn by the community's women.
- 👵 Leona Antonieta, an elderly artisan, continues to create collars and jewelry pieces despite her age.
- 🎶 Bolivia's music and vibrant life emanate from the market, attracting hundreds of local and international artisans every weekend.
- 👨👩👧👦 The crafting process is a family affair, with traditions passed down from generation to generation.
- 🎓 José Córdoba, a young musician and artisan, has successfully completed university education while also engaging in family crafts.
- 👩👧👦 The role of women is crucial in this lifestyle, as they are primarily responsible for embroidery, weaving, and the sale and distribution of products.
- 🎵 Traditional musical instruments of the indigenous culture, including various types of flutes and charangos, are also showcased and sold at the market.
- 🎨 Art pieces from renowned painters like Guayasamín, along with original creations, textiles, and hammocks, complete the wide range of crafts available.
- 🌄 Otavalo's location near magical spots such as the Peguche waterfall makes it an ideal place to immerse oneself in ancestral culture.
Q & A
Where is Otavalo located?
-Otavalo is located in the heart of Ecuador.
What is special about the Otavalo market?
-The Otavalo market is one of the oldest handicraft markets in Latin America and the largest artisanal fair in the northern part of the country.
What is the daily schedule of the Otavalo market?
-The market begins at 6 in the morning and continues until 7 in the evening.
Who is Manuel Duque and what does he produce?
-Manuel Duque is a manufacturer of maracas and drums, and his family uses wood materials sourced from the east of the country for their production.
What materials are used to make the drums according to the script?
-The drums are made using a skin from an animal called 'chivo', and sometimes other skins are used, but they are not as good as the chivo skin.
What are the hand-embroidered blouses known for?
-The hand-embroidered blouses are a popular attraction for tourists who admire the typical outfits worn by the women of the community.
Who is La Yeña Antonita and what is her contribution?
-La Yeña Antonita is an elderly veteran in the crafting of necklaces and other jewelry pieces, and she continues to persevere in this trade despite her age.
What does the phrase 'Bolivia ayuda' imply in the context of the script?
-The phrase 'Bolivia ayuda' is likely a reference to the cultural and musical influence or support that Bolivia contributes to the vibrant life of the Otavalo market.
What is the role of women in the artisanal community according to Luzmila?
-According to Luzmila, who has been in the market for over 30 years, the role of women is essential as they are the main producers in tasks such as embroidery, weaving, and also in the sale and distribution of products.
What are the traditional musical instruments featured at the Otavalo market?
-The traditional musical instruments featured include various sizes of 'flautas de pan', 'flauta dulce' decorated with Andean motifs, and 'charangos'.
What other types of artisanal products can be found at the Otavalo market?
-Other artisanal products available at the market include artworks, textiles, hammocks, and creations by painters such as the famous Guayasamín.
What is the significance of the Otavalo market's location near the Peguche waterfall?
-The proximity to the magical surroundings like the Peguche waterfall makes Otavalo an ideal place to immerse oneself in the ancestral culture that has been preserved to this day.
Outlines
🎨 Artisan Market in Otavalo
The video script introduces the artisan market in Otavalo, Ecuador, which is one of the oldest in Latin America and the largest in the northern part of the country. The market operates from early morning until nightfall, with a focus on traditional handicrafts. Manuel Duque, a maracas and drum maker, is highlighted as an example of the artisans who work with wood and animal hides, passing down their craft through generations. The market is a gathering place for hundreds of local and international artisans every weekend, showcasing their traditional music instruments, hand-embroidered blouses, and other cultural items. The role of women in the market is essential, as they are key producers in embroidery, weaving, and the sale and distribution of products.
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Keywords
💡Otavalo
💡Artesanía
💡Mercado Artesanal
💡Manuel Duque
💡Madera
💡Cuero
💡Bordados a Mano
💡Comunidad
💡Música
💡Familia
💡Mujer
💡Cascada de Peguche
Highlights
Otavalo is home to one of the oldest craft markets in Latin America and the largest in northern Ecuador.
The market begins at 6 a.m. and continues until 7 p.m. in the Plaza de los Ponchos.
Manuel Duque is a maracas and drum maker, using wood and seeds from the region for his crafts.
The maracas are made with a skin from a 'chivo' animal, and other leathers can be mixed but are not as good.
Hand-embroidered blouses are a hit among tourists who admire the traditional attire worn by the community women.
Leona Antonieta is a veteran in making collars and other jewelry pieces, continuing her craft despite her age.
The market brings together hundreds of local artisans and visitors from other parts of the continent every weekend.
Crafts are made in family groups, with traditions passed down from generation to generation.
Jose Córdoba is a young musician and artisan who has completed a university degree and works with his family on weekends.
Cordoba's family works with cotton, cutting, sewing, ironing, and designing embroidery patterns.
The role of women is essential in this lifestyle, as they are the main producers in tasks like embroidery and weaving.
Luzmila, who has been in the market for over 30 years, explains that women's work is fundamental for the market's growth.
Traditional musical instruments of the indigenous culture, such as the 'flautas de pan' and 'charangos', are sold at the market.
Art pieces by famous painters like Guayasamín and other creations, textiles, and hammocks are also available.
Otavalo is located near magical environments like the Peguche waterfall, making it a perfect place to immerse in ancestral culture.
Transcripts
otavalo en el corazón de ecuador alberga
uno de los mercados de artesanía más
antiguos de latinoamérica y la mayor
feria artesanal del norte del país que
comienza a las 6 de la mañana y se
prolonga hasta caer la noche a las 7 de
la tarde en la plaza de los ponchos se
concentra habitualmente manuel duque
fabricante de maracas y tambor y nos
familia lo hacemos lo hacemos todas las
unidades de la casa son materiales de
madera es una semilla que existe en el
oriente y que se da en el oriente pues
lo traemos para acá para hacer seguir el
proceso de elaboración y luego le ve tal
como está la artesanía luego puesta
estas artesanías que se llama tambor y
después se lo realiza de un cuero de que
estudian de un animal que se llaman
chivo
entonces se puede mezclar otro cuero
pero no es tan tan bueno como en las
blusas bordadas a mano son un reclamo
para los turistas que admiran los trajes
típicos que portan las mujeres de la
comunidad
la leña antonieta una anciana veterana
en la fabricación de collares y otras
piezas de joyería persevera en este
oficio a pesar de los años
bolivia
ayuda
colores música vida es lo que se
desprende de este lugar que agrupa cada
fin de semana a cientos de artesanos
locales y también venidos de otras
partes del continente la elaboración de
los artículos se realiza en grupos
familiares y la tradición pasa de
generación en generación
jose córdoba es un joven músico y
artesano que también ha logrado
completar una carrera universitaria
bueno mis padres mis padres eran
artesanos ha trabajado más con tapices
lana después cambiaron al o algodón o
sea mi niñez fui creciendo con el
algodón y si casi me líneas el pasado
otros con ellos después me dediqué un
poco frente a la música al estudio
también vamos a sacar los fines de
semana trabajamos siempre trabajamos con
la familia
con mi madre mis hermanas y mi niña
después trabajando los bordados nosotros
cortando y asimismo cosiendo como
también si planchando y viendo viendo
las formas el papel de la mujer es
esencial en este modo de vida además de
ocuparse del lugar y del cuidado de los
hijos son principales productoras en
labores como el bordado el tejido y
también en la venta y distribución de
los productos
luzmila que lleva más de 30 años en el
mercado nos explicaba que la labor
femenina es fundamental para que la
feria siga manteniéndose como hasta
ahora y también creciendo en un futuro
los instrumentos musicales tradicionales
de la cultura indígena y en este caso de
la comunidad otavaleña son también
protagonistas en la feria las
características flautas de pan de todos
los tamaños la flauta dulce decorada con
motivos andinos y también los charangos
se exhiben para su venta en los
distintos puestos del mercado piezas de
arte de pintores como el famoso
guayasamín junto con creaciones propias
textiles o hamacas siguen completando la
amplia gama de artilugios que se pueden
conseguir aquí
otavalo ubicado muy cerca de entornos
mágicos como la cascada de peguche es un
lugar perfecto para perderse y empaparse
de esa cultura ancestral que se mantiene
hasta nuestros días
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