N+ Where Piñatas Are Born

In San José Buenavista, a small Mexican village where nearly every family crafts piñatas, tradition is both livelihood and identity.

Through portraits, videos, and intimate moments inside workshops and homes, this photo story explores the artistry behind more than 10,000 piñatas – from the classic seven-point star to today’s cartoon heroes. Artisans share their memories, struggles, and pride as they keep this delicate, underpaid, and increasingly threatened craft alive.