"This kind of work may be exhausting (...) it is also most gratifying; it's a craft to be learnt slowly (...) before one can claim to be good at it."

Mr. José Sobrepera is one of a handful of Spanish artisans who arrived in Mexico in the 1940s, and to this day he continues to derive enjoyment from his craft. Born in the province of Catalonia, Sobrepera has dedicated his entire life to glassware design, cutting and decoration. He came to Mexico under the tutelage of his teacher, who had gone into business with a Mexican entrepreneur.

Eventually Sobrepera's expertise and fame spread around the region, and throughout his professional ...

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