Desde Cartagena a Cantagallo: el arte ancestral que identifica a Bolívar
Gracias a su talento incansable y creatividad, los guardianes del legado ancestral, convierten palmas, totumos, mostacillas, hilos y fibras textiles, metales, maderas, y otros materiales naturales en valiosas obras de arte, llevando el nombre de Bolívar a escenarios nacionales e internacionales.
TL;DR
- "Marca Bolívar" is a platform for integral development and cultural visibility, showcasing the talent of Bolívar's artisans.
- Over 120 artisans, mostly women, are empowered through projects utilizing ancestral techniques like filigree, gourd carving, and weaving.
- The initiative includes gastronomic products and features a permanent exhibition at the "Centro Artesanal de Marca Bolívar" in Cartagena.
- Sales exceeded $320 million in 2024, with continued actions in 2025, including participation in international fairs like Shoppe Object in New York.
- Bolívar won "Best Artisanal Costume" at the National Beauty Contest in 2025.
- The project offers comprehensive support, including commercial and marketing training, business formalization, and psychosocial support, acting as a tool for social reconstruction.