As a graduate from the Artisanal design school in El Salvador, I have gained extensive knowledge and skills in traditional techniques and community production. My passion lies in textile design and embellishment, and I have had the opportunity to work with various private and government entities that share the values and love for craft and art.
Throughout my academic and professional journey, I have learned to appreciate the value of preserving traditional techniques and incorporating them into contemporary designs. I believe that this not only helps to sustain local communities but also contributes to the richness and diversity of the global design industry.
I am excited to continue exploring new avenues to showcase my creativity and to collaborate with individuals and organizations that share my passion for artisanal design.
Let’s Get in touch!
I will love to speak to you!
melissa.palomo.014@gmail
Melissa Figueroa
@meliissa.palomo
LATEST WORK EXPERIENCES :
El Salvador’s National Commission for Micro and Small Business (2022-2023)
Business developer with an emphasis on traditional artisanal crafts
-Developed Product design and strategies to improve business capabilities and quality control for new products and quality review through accompaniment and direct communication with Salvadoran artisans, especially women and senior citizens.
-Budget Monitoring of craft grants, and ensure material costs up to $30,000 in community workshops on investments for betterment in production processes oriented to maximize productivity and use of resources.
-Managed community actions and administrative procedures to introduce the candidacy for the ‘National Declaration of Cultural Assets’ of the Traditional Waist/Backstrap loom of the Panchimalco community by the Ministry of Culture of El Salvador.
- Contributed in El Salvador’s 2022 ‘National Crafts Award’, Compiled participants applications and scheduling panel evaluations. Production of audiovisual aids (printed and digital for event) & supported in event’s displays set up, and administrative procedures for personal follow up with participants.
Commitment to artisanal crafts:
As a artisanal Product designer, I specialized in fashion and textiles, with experience in local craft business development with Salvadoran artisans, especially women and senior citizens., with a passion for craft & techniques like: rigid weaving, Heddle Loom, bobbin lace, natural dyeing and embroidery.
Accessories and apparel
OPHELIA
• Natural hand dyed • Hand Woven • Laser cut •
The intricate beauty of handcrafted fiber accessories, hand woven and dyed with the magic of the earth, intertwined with the essence of "Ophelia," the epitome of feminine grace.
This enchanting fusion of artistry births a collection of ornate textures, revealing the subtle translucency that allows the gentle sway of the feminine form to flow.
MYSTIC LOVE
• Fashion collection with hand woven textile on rigid heddle loom and Hand embroidery
Jewelery
Inspired by the traditional Japanese historyof the Izumo region,
Yamata No Orochi the great river serpent.
Bags and accesories
with appliques of natural nacar shell
TIME, A SYMPTOM
LINGERIE TEXTILE EXPLORATION
Soft, silky and light, with negative spaces and ornaments.
Textile collection of fabrics created with
macrame and hexagonal loom techniques to
achieve unique textures and finishes.
Inspired by the mutual
relationship of time and love.
Love as the only real measure
for time according to the human
perspective, and how love is
what defines the passing of it.
dAPHNE & APOLLO
WEDDING VEIL COLLECTION
oTHER Hand woven works
Other Patterns and surface design
Proposal for El Salvador’s uniform for the Tokyo 2022 Olympic Games
The uniform is designed to capture the essence of Salvadoran culture with a pattern that features motifs rescued from the formal characteristics of the jaguar head.
The vibrant and bright color palette is representative of El Salvador and is intended to unify the athletes and influence their positive performance.
Let’s Get in touch!
I will love to speak to you!
melissa.palomo.014@gmail
Melissa Figueroa
@meliissa.palomo
