Filigree, the legacy of Arab craftsmen in the heart of Colombia
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Channel: AFP News Agency · 2017 · Howto & Style
With his strong hands, Daniel Alfonso Garrido delicately handles strands of precious metals. He forms intricate jewellery, perpetuating the Arab art of filigree, an ancient technique that reached the heart of Colombia in the times of the Spanish conquistadors.
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