connection through material investigation

materials

Materials available through our network:

Stone, volcanic rock, jade, bamboo, tropical hardwoods (conacaste, teak, caoba, etc.), woodworking, local clay, hand-built or molded ceramics, traditional and experimental glazes, glass blowing, glass cutting, plant-based pigments and dyes, rammed earth, adobe houses, organic agriculture, tropical landscaping, agroforestry, traditional milpa culture, earthworks, coffee, cacao, black salt, experimental and traditional dining design, soldered metals, bronze casting, natural fibers (izote, ixtle, coconut fibers, pashte, wool, etc.), upholstery, leather, and whatever else you consider a local “material” that we can help you explore. 

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