Ceramist José Angulo, embroiderer and restorer Joaquín Salcedo and glass artisan Jonatan Díaz received this recognition for their careers

 

Published: 04/04/2025

 

The ceramist José Angulo from Mijas received on Tuesday 1st in the Provincial Delegation of the Junta de Andalucía the so-called ‘Carta de Maestro Artesano’ (Master Artisan Card) , the highest recognition granted by the regional administration to prove the knowledge and practices of these professionals in the craft trade. The embroiderer Joaquín Salcedo and the glass artisan Jonatan Díaz, both members of the Mijas Artisan Association, as well as the ceramist Alicia Guerrero, also received this distinction.

“The Andalusian government would like to thank you for your work, which I know is very hard work. Behind your work there is a lot of creativity, effort, tenacity and technical knowledge”, said the Delegate of Employment and Labour of the Andalusian Government in Malaga, Carmen Sánchez, also pointing out that “you help to recreate in your pieces the idiosyncrasy of our land, even if they are small pieces, but they are differentiated by that Andalusian touch”.

The mayoress Ana Mata (PP) also accompanied the award winners during this important moment, as three of them belong to the Mijas Craft Association, a group that, she said, is an example of traditions and knowledge and a source of pride for the municipality. “They are a source of recognition for the public administrations but also for the citizens, who should support this sector by buying their crafts, especially in Mijas, where we have this association which, for 11 years now, has been shining brightly in Andalusia, and which is currently represented by around 40 artisans from the municipality and other parts of the province”.

A sector with a strong presence

There are 149 artisans from Malaga registered in the Andalusian Register, 13 artisan companies, the association from Mijas, as well as the Area of Craft Interest in this municipality. “The 46 crafts in the province reflect the cultural identity of the area in which they are developed, contribute to preserving the ethnological heritage and promote other activities that generate wealth and employment, which is why we must defend their existence and promote them”, concluded the delegate.

 

Source: Mijas Comunicación S.A.