beautifuldancewhore:Freddy MamaniMamani was born in the small mountain village of Catavi and started
beautifuldancewhore:Freddy MamaniMamani was born in the small mountain village of Catavi and started his work as a builder. A trained architect, he is largely self-taught. His projects today pay tribute to indigenous Andean culture, but they are also status symbols in the country. Regardless, its buildings have become firmly rooted and celebrated in the city’s culture.Freddy Mamani, like three quarters of the population of El Alto, is a descendant of Aymara. His buildings - which house retail stores, apartments, ballrooms - are hand-painted in detail. The designs are inspired by the vivid colors of Aymaran textiles, the local flora and fauna and the ancient architecture of Tiwanaku. “My designs are a modern expression of our culture. Since Evo Morales [who is also an Aymara] became president, things have changed a lot. We feel proud of being Aymaran.” -- source link
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