Puntadas Por Pulgada: Taller

This paper explores the transformation of garment production in Manizales and Medellín, Colombia, through a personal and creative lens. Grounded in the family archive and personal experiences, the study examines the impact of economic liberalisation policies introduced in the nineties on traditional craftsmanship, highlighting the tensions between nostalgia for traditional bespoke garment making and the progress of mass production. The creative practice research compares artisanal and serial production models, focusing on the alienation of workers and the decline of tailoring traditions. The work also reflects on memory, craft and the symbolic role of sewing in preserving personal and collective histories. Ultimately, this research offers a critical perspective on how neoliberal economic shifts reshaped the garment industry, culminating in a participatory performance— Puntadas por pulgada : Taller —that explores these dynamics.