The Artisan Behind the Ball

On day six in Monguí, Mariana visits the workshop of Doña Rosa, one of the town's oldest football stitchers, learns the economics of the trade from the inside, tries her hand at the craft, and reflects on what it takes to keep a small town's hands working. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Colombia: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Colombia guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 25 of Colombia Travel Podcast with Mariana Ospina. Mariana Ospina is in Monguí, Colombia. Places in this episode: Calle 4, Monguí, Museo del Balón, Café Amor, Convento Franciscano, Mirador de Monguí, Barrio Norte, Puente de Calicanto. Covered: Hand-stitched football economics, Women's craft labour detail, Monguí daily life, Local economy versus tourism, School infrastructure ongoing. Chapters:00:00 Monguí05:59 Barrio Norte09:25 Rain on tin roof A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Mongui #Boyaca #ColombiaTravel #FootballStitching #Handmade #TravelPodcast #Colombia #Páramo #ColonialTown #Artesania #BoyacaColombia #CafeAmorMongui #MuseodelBalon #MonguiBoyaca #SustainableTourism #TravelColombia #HiddenColombia #CraftTown https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/colombia/