Antonino Aceves Morales

Antonino Aceves Morales is a self-taught huarachero from Villa Hidalgo Yalálag, Oaxaca, who has been crafting traditional sandals for over 43 years. He learned the art of huarache-making by observing local artisans and is now a master in the field, passing his knowledge on to others in the community. His recent involvement in the controversy surrounding the appropriation of traditional huarache designs by Adidas has brought attention to the issues faced by artisans in preserving their cultural identity.