CHILEMAKERS
ChileMakers is an organization that seeks to promote and commercialize contemporary and traditional Chilean crafts in markets that value fair trade, originality and sophistication. ChileMakers was born in 2009 aiming to nurture and promote knowledge and commercial exchange between Chilean designer-makers and Europe, with a special focus in the UK.
In November 2009 we launched our first exhibition, called "Re-Thinking Chilean Crafts: contemporary jewellery in horsehair" hosted by the Chilean embassy. On 2011, we curated our second exhibition: "Micro Techniques" in a pop-up shop in Caranby Street, where we showcased photography, videos and accesories made by Chilean designer-makers. Also there were weaving workshops and a late talk with Mary Butcher. We had a positive response from the audience and people from arts and crafts scene, encouraging us to continue developing future events.
www.chilemakers.com
