Old Lady Cigar

Emblematic character of the cathedral square. the typical santera who reads cards. There are no holy sites to which pilgrimages are made, although the cathedrals in Santiago and Havana are symbolic and continue to offer Mass.

SMOKE Series (I) Art Digital Canvas

Old women who smoke tobacco” are a common sight in Cuba, particularly in rural areas where traditional cigar-making is still practiced. These women are often expert cigar rollers, with years of experience and deep knowledge of the craft.

SANTERA OLD HAVANA | Canvas

Many of these women learned the art of cigar making from their mothers and grandmothers, and take great pride in their work. They use only the finest quality tobacco leaves, which they carefully sort and prepare by hand, and then roll into the distinctive cigar shapes that Cuba is famous for.

SANTERA CUBANA Original photography award | Framed poster

While smoking is often seen as a male-dominated activity, the “viejas que fuman tabaco” challenges this stereotype and demonstrates the important role that women have played in Cuba’s cigar-making tradition. Their skill and expertise have helped to make Cuban cigars some of the most sought-after and prestigious in the world, and their contributions to the industry are widely recognized and celebrated.

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Emblematic character of the cathedral square. the typical santera who reads letters

OLD Lady Cigar | Framed photo paper poster

Another character of the nights in Old Havana that has inspired photographers and film directors.

 


LA SANTERA Y EL PILON original | Museum-quality poster

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“This photo depicts a Cuban Santera, or a practitioner of Santeria, holding a coffee pilon. The Santera is dressed in traditional white clothing, which is associated with purity and spiritual cleanliness in Santeria. In the background, we can see the lush greenery and tropical foliage that are common in Cuba. The coffee pilon, a staple in Cuban households, represents hospitality and warmth. This photo captures the essence of Cuban spirituality and culture, and showcases the everyday rituals and objects that are an integral part of Cuban life.”