In 1960, in the Nava Bravo family silversmith's workshop, a tradition was born that would eventually become a symbol that characterizes this family workshop. Known for their skills and passion for craftsmanship, they decided to venture into the world of silver weaving.
It all began with master silversmith José Trinidad Nava Jacobo, a visionary and passionate man of silverwork, who learned the silversmith trade from his childhood in William Spratling's “Las Delicias” workshop. He saw in silver an opportunity to create something truly unique and special. Together with his wife and children, they began to experiment with different techniques and designs to create pieces that reflect the beauty and elegance of this precious metal.
After months of trial and error, they finally managed to create their first piece: a beautiful silver chiquihuite. The Nava family knew they had something special on their hands and decided to continue innovating to create different types of fabrics and pieces to share their creations with the world.
The passion for silver weaving became a family tradition that has been passed down from generation to generation in this workshop. This legacy was passed down to his son Armando who continued making pieces with this technique such as bags, bracelets, baskets, chiquihuites, necklaces and earrings. Over time, his work has been recognized both nationally and internationally, as his commitment to quality and excellence continues to be the basis for the creation of each of his works.
On October 19, 2001, she had the honor of receiving an invitation to exhibit her pieces at the Festival of Mexico held in Montreal, Canada. This opportunity allowed her to share her passion, skills and knowledge by weaving a 1-kilogram chiquihuite in the framework of this international event. Her exhibition demonstrated that silver crafts are a vibrant and relevant form of artistic expression over time, made by master silversmiths from Taxco.
On November 25, 2023, at the 86th National Silversmithing Competition, Armando obtained second place in the “New Trends” category with the necklace woven in silver and palm called “Fusion”. In addition, the necklace was awarded the “Flor de Cuetlaxochitl” medal, a distinction awarded by the Society of Friends of the National Silversmithing Museum in Taxco AC, awarding the best piece of the competition that uses the Cuetlaxochitl flower as inspiration.
Today, the silver weaving technique of the master José Trinidad, which was born in the 1960s, continues to be innovated to create new pieces that continue to enrich his legacy.
More than jewelry, it is art.