Oaxacan artisans make masks to make a living

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The southern Mexican state of Oaxaca is known for its high-quality handcrafts, especially when it comes to textile art. While the pandemic has hit the crafts industry hard, masks are in demand these days and artists are adapting their business models to stay afloat. Shannon Young reports from Oaxaca.

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