At the 18th version Artisanat en Fête held on Dec. 14 and 15 in Haïti’s capital over 230 artisans displayed Haitian artistry, preserving tradition amid adversity.
PORT-AU-PRINCE — Guests at Artisanat en Fête wandered from stall to stall, their eyes lighting up with awe as craftsmen and craftswomen skillfully labored on their creations earlier than a stay viewers. A potter delicately completed his clay vase, whereas close by, a leather-based sandal maker rigorously stitched soles, their arms shifting with practiced precision. It was a scene of magnificence and resilience—creativity thriving regardless of the challenges.
The 18th version of Artisanat en Fête, Haiti’s largest annual craft honest, introduced collectively over 230 artisans this 12 months, remodeling Pétion-Ville right into a vibrant celebration of Haitian artwork and craftsmanship on Dec. 14 and 15. Pottery, sculptures, rock designs, crochet clothes, leather-based sandals, and flower bouquets stuffed the grounds, alongside conventional Karabela clothes and metallic artworks—each bit a testomony to Haiti’s wealthy cultural heritage and the artisans’ unwavering spirit.
Jewellery, together with bracelets for women and men, produced from thread, wooden, and plastic beads by artist Moles Suffren, displayed on the 18th version of Artisanat en Fête in Pétion-Ville on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024. Photograph by Juhakenson Blaise for The Haitian Instances. Lower iron creations that includes delicate designs showcased on the 18th version of Artisanat en Fête in Pétion-Ville on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024. Photograph by Arnold Junior Pierre for The Haitian Instances.
Artwork items from Ateliers Désir, together with vibrant work and sculptures, displayed on the 18th version of Artisanat en Fête in Pétion-Ville on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024. Photograph by Arnold Junior Pierre for The Haitian Instances. A group of handmade style equipment, that includes distinctive materials and designs, from Atelier Rose Crea-Tissus displayed on the 18th version of Artisanat en Fête in Pétion-Ville on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024. Photograph by Arnold Junior Pierre for The Haitian Instances Ladies’s bracelets, earrings, and necklaces crafted from horn by Similien Joseph enterprise, exhibited on the 18th version of Artisanat en Fête in Pétion-Ville on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024. Photograph by Arnold Junior Pierre for The Haitian Instances. Vases, flower containers, and ornamental pottery items showcased on the 18th version of Artisanat en Fête in Pétion-Ville on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024. Photograph by Arnold Junior Pierre for The Haitian Instances.
Crochet hats, suitcases, style objects, and underwear by Galad’Artwork, offered on the 18th version of Artisanat en Fête in Pétion-Ville on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024. Photograph by Arnold Junior Pierre for The Haitian Instances. Embroidered clothes for males, girls, and youngsters, impressed by conventional Haitian designs, exhibited on the 18th version of Artisanat en Fête in Pétion-Ville on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024. Photograph by Arnold Junior Pierre for The Haitian Instances.
