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Francisco Mena Palacios and Tomás Domingo Moreno Córdoba.
Photo by Cristina Díaz-Carrera, Smithsonian Insitution
Francisco Mena Palacios flattens the metal he uses in his filigree work.
Photo by Walter Larrimore, Smithsonian Insitution
Francisco has been a filigree goldsmith for over thirty years. He learned his craft from his father, starting off as a messenger and errand boy. He now has his own shop where he works with other local jewelers. He specializes in earrings, rings, necklaces, and customized designs