From brass and stone to memory and meaning. A look into the world of jewelry artist Olga Prieto The first time I encountered Olga Prieto’s work, I wandered through a shop in Mexico specializing in home decor. Amid ceramics and textiles, two narrow jewelry shelves stood out. There, a pair of earrings caught my attention. […]
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When Doors Stay Closed, We Carve Our Own Some doors remain locked, no matter how many times we knock. I’ve carried the keys of experience, years of knowledge, and the determination to keep trying, and still, some doors refuse to open. However, in my culture, we don’t stop at a locked door. We carve our
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ONORA Home Decor A closer look at ONORA and the power of craft. Founded in 2013 by the talented duo María Eladia Hagerman and Maggie Galton, ONORA, also known as Onora Casa, is so much more than just a design studio. Based in the vibrant heart of Mexico City, this company is on a mission
BEFORE THE PRODUCT Why Cultural Knowledge Matters In Design Cultural art is more than decoration. It carries history, memory, and identity. In industries such as fashion, home goods, and retail, these traditions serve not only as sources of inspiration but also as living archives of knowledge, passed from hand to hand through communities and generations.
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HERITAGE THAT MOVES WITH US In every thread memory lives and breathes Heritage isn’t something we leave behind; it’s something we carry with us, sometimes reinterpreting as we pass it forward. In this post, I reflect on what it means for cultural traditions to evolve while still sustaining their essence. From handmade goods to everyday
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WHEN THE STORY IS MISSING SO IS THE MEANING We live in a world overflowing with products, and it’s easy to focus on aesthetics and forget the origins. This post reflects on why storytelling matters in design, craft, and culture, and how losing that connection diminishes not only the product, but the people behind it.
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Craft is memory.Story is connection.Heritage is movement. I created this space to honor the traditions, artistry, and cultural stories that inspire us — not just to admire them from a distance, but to carry them forward in how we live, what we create, and how we connect. With a background in retail, artisan product development,