Bernhard Glauser Wins 2026 Island Craftsmanship Award

“I dedicate this award to my parents, my partner, and to people with good taste who are willing to pay for a well‑made, handcrafted product—those who love and buy craftsmanship,” said Bernhard Glauser as he accepted the 2026 Island Craftsmanship Award, presented by the mayor of Antigua, Matías Peña, and Margarita De Vera, representative of the Mafasca Collective Foundation.

The modest and shy jeweler Bernhard Glauser did not hesitate to champion artisans as the true protagonists of the craft sector. He emphasized the need to maintain quality at the Craft Fair, viewing it as a guarantee for the future of craftsmanship, a way to give the trade its due value, and an attractive option for those who wish to learn and practice the art.