Puerto Vallarta, Mexico - Each week the Old Town Farmers' Market - Tianguis Cultural honors its "make it, bake it, grow it" vendors. They comprise of international artists, soap makers, jewelers, doctors, farmers, bakers, distillers, and chocolatiers. This week, we are featuring two Vendors that color our world with their creativity: glass designer, Adriana Coss Vitrofusión-Reciclado, and dressmaker, Caroline DelMar Collective.
Adriana Coss de Gortari, the owner of Adriana Coss Vitrofusión-Reciclado, has been working with glass for 21 years. She uses Vitrofusión, a high-heat, glass fusion technique. An advocate of environmental responsibility, Coss de Gortari combines Vitrofusión with recycling to create one-of-a-kind glass jewelry and décor.
"My products are made from broken windows, wine bottles, cans and electrical equipment," says Coss de Gortari. She draws her inspiration from the natural beauty and lively art scene of the Centro Cultural Educativo in San Pancho, Nayarit. There she has a workshop, allowing her to fashion trash-to-treasure designs. "Adriana Coss Vitrofusión-Reciclado is my way of taking care of the environment," says Coss de Gortari. "Each piece is liquefied, hand painted and adorned with embellishments to bring out its unique charm."
Now in her second season as a Market Vendor, Coss de Gortari is delighted to further immerse herself in the local color of the community. "I love to meet the Market shoppers, to learn where they come from and what inspires them," she says. You, too, can be inspired by her artistry as you find the perfect piece for your home or a treasured keepsake for friends and family. To learn more about Coss de Gortari's Vitrofusión techniques, visit Facebook.
As you make your way through the Old Town Farmers' Market, be sure to stop by Caroline DelMar Collective. There you'll find a colorful array of designer-made clothing to keep you cool and fashionable in tropical Puerto Vallarta.
"My mom bought me my first sewing machine when I was 8 years old," says Caroline Caliz-DelMar. "She taught me how to sew, and I've been designing ever since."
Caliz-DelMar believes that color affects mood and influences life experiences, and her Caroline DelMar Collective line adds vibrant colors to any wardrobe. Designed for travel and for life, her handmade, all-in-one skirts are comfortable, light weight, wrinkle resistant and come with easy wash instructions.
"It can be worn as a dress, a blouse, or a beach cover-up depending on how it is folded and worn," says Caliz-DelMar who once worked as a home organizer and color consultant. She has since combined her "paring down" expertise with her dressmaking talents. The result is a collection of colorful basics that are perfect for travel and tropical living.
"The skirts are feminine, flowing, and fun," says Caliz-DelMar. "They allow you to go from the beach to a nice dinner and everywhere in between."
While shoppers fall in love with the comfort and versatility of Caroline DelMar Collective fashions, Caliz-DelMar is quick to pass on a warning. "My customers tell me that these skirts are addictive, and they often come back for more colors!"
Stock up on your colorful Caroline DelMar Collective must-haves this Saturday. To learn about future designs, visit carolinedelmar.com.
Color your world at Puerto Vallarta's Old Town Farmers' Market - Tianguis Cultural. Located along Basilio Badillo between Olas Altas and Ignacio Vallarta, the Old Town Farmers' Market is open from 9:30 am to 2 pm until the last Saturday in July. For more information, visit OldTownFM.com, or 'Like' the Market on Facebook.Click HERE to learn more about the Puerto Vallarta Old Town Farmers' Market.