Paola Xiména Moya Díaz, Marco Antonio Leonardini Sierra and María Eugenia Gutiérrez Villafan

Bolivia

Year(s) attended: 2009 (Marco Leonardini with Acantos-Joyas Bolivianos), 2010

Jewelry

Taller Artesanal Laureke, La Paz, Bolivia, draws its design inspiration from the traditional silver jewelry of the Bolivian “chola” - the attire of the Andean native and indigenous population - mingled with colonial Spanish influences, a crosscultural mixing that has resulted in an Andean baroque style. Combining the highest quality of silver and the native gemstones of the region, Paola, Marco and María create traditionally inspired designs for both an indigenous and urban clientele. A traditional Bolivian jewelry set contains a brooch (or topo) to fasten a shawl, charm necklace and earrings (or falucho) and is traditionally worn during ceremonies, religious events and dances.