All seven of Gregorio Cachi’s daughters followed him into making jewelry. Now many of their children are involved, too.
The jewelry that Hilda and Sonia Cachi have been making for decades reflects centuries of history and tradition in their native Peru.
The sisters — they are two of seven sisters, in fact, all of whom are silversmiths — say they draw inspiration from their Indigenous and Spanish heritage while also embracing more contemporary designs. And that range was on display at the International Folk Art Market, held in Santa Fe in July: from playful bug-eyed frogs to ornate Sacred Heart images, the Catholic representation of Jesus’s heart shining with divine light.
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