09/16/2025
This year, we're proud to once again feature incredible talent from around the world. Among the four international artists exhibiting in the Gallery, we’re excited to introduce:
Maximo Prado – Argentina
Maximo Prado was born in the Province of Buenos Aires, Argentina. He began studying the art of rawhide braiding in 1998 under the mentorship of Armando Deferrari in Pergamino, Argentina. His apprenticeship lasted over a decade and was further enriched by working alongside fellow braiders Pablo Lozano and the late Don Luis Alberto Flores.
Prado is a strong advocate for preserving traditional craftsmanship through apprenticeships. He has taught rawhide braiding at the Heritage Center in Pergamino and has instructed students from Argentina, Australia, Germany, Uruguay, and the United States. In 2018, he was a guest instructor at the Rawhiders Reunion hosted by Clint Haverty in Decatur, Texas.
His traditional braid work has been showcased at major exhibitions throughout Argentina, including the Exposición de Artesanías Tradicionales Argentinas, Feria Ganadera, and Feria de Nuestros Caballos, all sponsored by the Sociedad Rural Argentina in Buenos Aires.
Prado has earned national recognition for his craftsmanship. In 2012, he won First Place at the Fondo Nacional de las Artes for a handcrafted Gaucho knife featuring a rawhide braided handle. In 2015, he earned another First Place award for a women’s necklace resembling a bolo tie, incorporating rawhide, horsehair, and red stag appliques.
Come see his work in person and experience the incredible artistry of traditional rawhide braiding
