Guardians of Guangopolo: Ecuador’s Last Horsehair Sieve Weavers Fight to Keep a 200-Year Craft Alive
In Guangopolo, Ecuador, a handful of artisans still weave horsehair cedazos by hand, preserving a fading tradition against plastic, scarcity, and time. A Craft Hanging By A Thread In Guangopolo, a village east of Quito, Ecuador, a small group of artisans continues to weave horsehair sieves called cedazos with remarkable patience and pride. The craft once defined…