The Vendor's Kindness

La Montañita pauses at the Ancient Arts booth, watching hands shape metal and leather with centuries-old techniques. 'These people make things with their hands,' she says quietly. 'Every piece holds their time, their care, their life. I have watched artisans on my mountain for a hundred years — potters, weavers, builders. The mountain respects makers.' She looks at you with calm authority. 'Ask one of them about their craft. Not to buy — to learn. To honor the time they put into something real.'