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Posted: 29 Mar 2014

Taken: 08 Aug 2013

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silver •
silversmith •
Jara •
filigree •
Gilberto •
Chordeleg •
Ecuador •
artisan •
workshop •
filagrina •

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A handful of silver

A handful of silver
Workshop of Gilberto Jara in Chordeleg, Ecuador. Mr. Jara has worked with silver for over 70 years. He starts with pieces of silver, then melts them down into rods. He pulls the rods through a machine that he created to stretch the silver into ropes no thicker than spaghetti which he crimps and makes into filigree jewelry.

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7 comments - The latest ones
 RHH
RHH
Wonderful shot and information.
10 years ago.
 Dave Hilditch
Dave Hilditch
A craftsman's hand beautifully captured. Have a great weekend.
10 years ago.
 Philippe_28
Philippe_28
Very interesting shot
10 years ago.
 William Sutherland
William Sutherland club
Excellent capture! Love the unrefined silver!

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10 years ago.
 tiabunna
tiabunna club
Good shot and interesting info. Amazing what a skilled craftsman can do.
10 years ago.
 Esther
Esther club
This is the silver that he melts to form the ropes of silver. Thanks to everyone for their comments.
10 years ago.
 Esther
Esther club
I wish I had his talent and patience.
10 years ago.

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