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The Spanish people had long been a part of Paraguay. The Europeans also made few stays in the country of Paraguay. Thus, there has been an obvious influence of Spain and Europe on Paraguay arts & crafts. The native people of Paraguay, Guarani were no less competent in the brilliance of arts and crafts. Thus, Paraguay arts & crafts display a mixed culture of the indigenous as well as Spanish and European people. The geometric shapes have been represented in a unique way by the artists of Paraguay.
The traditional arts & crafts of Paraguay mainly comprise handicraft items. But, the designers of these handicraft items, with their application of aesthetic sense, have added artistic beauty to the items of daily use. The richness of traditional arts & crafts in Paraguay can be witnessed in basketworks, ceramics, dress materials and many more. The woolen handicrafts and cotton handicrafts of Paraguay have been incorporated with an artistic touch by the weavers.
Arts & crafts at Paraguay have shown their broadness of mentality by embracing the modern techniques of Europe. These modern techniques have contributed mainly in the larger production of the handicraft items. But the artists of Paraguay have never compromised with the quality of their production.
The painters, sculptors and filmmakers of Paraguay have also shown excellence of international merit. In each of the art forms of Paraguay, an influence of mixed culture can be witnessed.
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