González Mesa, Paz
| González Mesa, Paz | |
|---|---|
| Language | Asturian,Spanish |
| Date | 01/10/1971 |
| Contact | iain |
| Author | iain |
| Size | x x |
| Type | Artisan |
| Country | Scotland |
| Museum | González Mesa, Paz |
| Omeka | Link |
| Talk Page | Link |
Paz worked for years in public administration for the Government of Asturias and at the University of Oviedo. After training in textile crafts as a weaver, she decided to leave her job to dedicate herself full-time to craftsmanship. She describes herself as a textile artisan, loom weaver, and dyer. Her craft is, to a large extent, her life, and her philosophy embraces a way of living connected to the land and the memory of the Asturian people, far removed from contemporary consumerism. She has lived in Puerma for the past 25 years. Before that, she lived in Morcín and Nava, and spent several years searching for a home until she found her current house in the village of Puerma, in the municipality of Las Regueras. She began working with the loom 12 years ago, although not exclusively. As a professional, she has been active for the past three years. She has received numerous awards and recognitions at both the Asturian and national levels for her work and her commitment to textile craftsmanship, sustainability, and the promotion of native products.