On March 22, 2025, at the MUNA Auditorium (National Museum of Ecuador), the panel discussion "The Preservation of an Endangered Craft" took place—a forum dedicated to exploring the value and challenges of artisanal traditions. Moderated by Christian Parreño, PhD in History and Theory from the University of Oslo, the panel brought together María Isabel Paz (director of Quito Fragmented, holding an MArch from RISD), Trinidad Ordóñez (anthropologist, PUCE), Augusta Bustamante (social responsibility manager at Diners Ecuador, anthropologist and communicator), along with the Collective of Carpet Makers of Guano.

Open to the public and attended by media and prominent figures in art and culture, the discussion tackled key topics such as the history of collaboration with the Guano artisans, the appreciation of artisanal work, the legacy of woven carpets, the balance between preservation and innovation, and the importance of conscious consumption to support the economic sustainability of art and craft. Financial education for artists was also addressed, highlighting the need to strengthen the viability of these professions in the contemporary world.