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The regional craft centers open their doors today after the closure by COVID-19
The sector reached a sales volume of 236,000 euros in 2019, which has been reduced by 95 percent
The regional craft centers open their doors today after being closed since March 14 due to the coronavirus crisis. The three centers, located in Murcia, Cartagena and Lorca, resume their activity of commercial promotion and sale of artisans. During the year 2019, they reached a sales volume of 236,000 euros, which has been reduced by 95 percent in this closing time.
The general director of Consumption and Crafts, Carolina Espinosa, encouraged all citizens to “approach regional craft centers and buy products. In this way we will be taking a little piece of our history with us and we will collaborate in the survival of the artisan workshops, avoiding the disappearance of the trades of our ancestors”.
Since the entry into phase 1 of the de-escalation, the implementation of the necessary security measures for the opening of the centers with a renewed exhibition of artisan products has begun. Visiting hours are Monday through Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and from 5:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.; and on Saturdays from 11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
"We must promote social crafts recognized in the Craft Law of the Region of Murcia. The products, both creative crafts, food and social crafts are unique pieces made by hand and with the guarantees of the Brand of the Region of Murcia. That sector is an expression of our own culture and history. It is a clear testimony of our customs and traditions, which is why it is necessary to revalue and spread the excellence of its artisans, helping the crafts and workshops to remain and survive”, Espinosa highlighted.
Customers who are interested in finding out about the work carried out by artisans in the Region of Murcia can visit the Artesanía Región de Murcia website, where they will find a wide selection of products. Craft Shop of the Region of Murcia
