I came across Felipe Flores on TikTok a few weeks ago, but what caught my attention wasn’t just the silver rings everyone was showing off. What stood out was the person behind them. So many videos focused only on “where to find the cart” or “how much the rings cost,” but very few actually slowed down to learn about Felipe himself — his story, his craft, his family.
On Saturday, we went to the Bosque de Chapultepec to meet him in person. When we arrived at his cart, Felipe and his grandsons welcomed us without hesitation. They let us step into their world as they shaped, polished, and carved our rings by hand. While everyone else around us treated the cart like a quick stop, to me it became a small window into a forty-five-year legacy of Mexican craftsmanship.
Felipe told me about his family business, how long they’ve been creating jewelry in this exact spot, and how grateful he is for the people who visit from all around the world. He spoke with pride about making everything by hand and keeping the work rooted in Mexican artistry.
“Es un negocio familiar… ya tenemos alrededor de cuarenta y cinco años trabajando aquí en Chapultepec.”
“Lo hacemos para la gente que viene de diferentes países. Es artesanía mexicana hecha cien por ciento por nosotros.”
“Estamos agradecidos con toda la gente que viene. Estamos para servirles.”
Hearing these words while watching him work was something no short-form video content could ever capture. I’m grateful for his time, for his generosity, and for the chance to support a family that has poured decades of skill and heart into their craft. These rings carry more than design; they take the hands, stories, and history that shaped them.
If you visit Felipe, slow down. Ask questions. Listen. Honor the work.
Craft like this deserves more than a quick shoutout. It deserves to be remembered.
📍Bosque de Chapultepec # 546
Miguel Ángel Chapultepec
11860 Miguel Hidalgo, CDMX
México
Created with the support of IDA (International Documentary Association) and mentorship of the Art of Documentary.
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I came across Felipe Flores on TikTok a few weeks ago, but what caught my attention wasn’t just the silver rings everyone was showing off. What stood out was the person behind them. So many videos focused only on “where to find the cart” or “how much the rings cost,” but very few actually slowed down to learn about Felipe himself — his story, his craft, his family.
On Saturday, we went to the Bosque de Chapultepec to meet him in person. When we arrived at his cart, Felipe and his grandsons welcomed us without hesitation. They let us step into their world as they shaped, polished, and carved our rings by hand. While everyone else around us treated the cart like a quick stop, to me it became a small window into a forty-five-year legacy of Mexican craftsmanship.
Felipe told me about his family business, how long they’ve been creating jewelry in this exact spot, and how grateful he is for the people who visit from all around the world. He spoke with pride about making everything by hand and keeping the work rooted in Mexican artistry.
“Es un negocio familiar… ya tenemos alrededor de cuarenta y cinco años trabajando aquí en Chapultepec.”
“Lo hacemos para la gente que viene de diferentes países. Es artesanía mexicana hecha cien por ciento por nosotros.”
“Estamos agradecidos con toda la gente que viene. Estamos para servirles.”
Hearing these words while watching him work was something no short-form video content could ever capture. I’m grateful for his time, for his generosity, and for the chance to support a family that has poured decades of skill and heart into their craft. These rings carry more than design; they take the hands, stories, and history that shaped them.
If you visit Felipe, slow down. Ask questions. Listen. Honor the work.
Craft like this deserves more than a quick shoutout. It deserves to be remembered.
📍Bosque de Chapultepec # 546
Miguel Ángel Chapultepec
11860 Miguel Hidalgo, CDMX
México
Created with the support of IDA (International Documentary Association) and mentorship of the Art of Documentary.
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