Crafting 1.1 HAITI
Which village is world famous for its specialization in the art of cut iron?
50% of players answered correctly.
THE CORRECT ANSWER: Village de Noailles
The village de Noailles, located in Croix-des-Bouquets, is the sanctuary of cut iron in Haiti. This unique tradition was started by Georges Liautaud, who initially transformed cemetery crosses into artistic sculptures.Today, hundreds of talented artisans collect used oil drums to create complex works representing trees of life, voodoo deities or animal scenes. By hammering, chiseling and cutting the metal cold, these creators give a second industrial life to a raw material. This exceptional know-how attracts collectors from all over the world and constitutes a major economic pillar for the region. The visit to this village is a sensory immersion where the sound of struck metal punctuates daily life, testifying to a resilience and limitless creativity that are the pride of Haitian culture.