CATEGORIES

Ceramics is an ancient art dating back to the oldest civilizations. Through molding and clay firing, ceramists create a wide variety of objects, from utilitarian vessels to decorative sculptures, each with its own history and unique technique.

Wood is a versatile material that inspires artisans to create anything from elegant furniture to intricate sculptures. With skill and precision, woodworkers carve, assemble, and polish this natural resource to shape pieces that combine functionality and beauty.

The textile industry encompasses a wide range of techniques, from weaving to embroidery and dyeing. Mexican textiles are famous for their vibrant colors and traditional designs, reflecting the rich history and cultural diversity of the country.

Mexican jewelry is renowned for its exceptional craftsmanship and use of precious and semiprecious materials. Jewelers create unique pieces that blend traditional techniques with contemporary designs, turning each piece into a wearable work of art.

Mexican artisans masterfully work leather, creating a variety of products ranging from bags and footwear to decorative accessories. Using tanning and ornamentation techniques, they bring leather pieces to life, renowned for their quality and style.

Stone carving is an ancestral skill in Mexico, where artisans transform rocks into impressive sculptures and architectural works. With patience and dexterity, they carve and polish stone to reveal its natural beauty and tell stories through form and design.

Glass craftsmanship in Mexico is a blend of tradition and modernity. Glass blowers create delicate decorative pieces to impressive artworks, using techniques passed down through generations to shape and color this transparent material.

Vegetal fibers, such as ixtle, sisal, and henequen, are woven by expert artisans to create a variety of products, from baskets and rugs to hats and bags. These natural fibers reflect the connection of art with the earth and the environment.

Mexican metalwork is known for its intricacy and detail. Gold and silversmiths work with precious metals to create pieces ranging from jewelry to ceremonial utensils, using ancestral techniques and designs inspired by Mexican culture.

Metalworkers use a variety of metals, such as iron, copper, and bronze, to create functional and decorative pieces. With skill and creativity, they mold and forge metal to shape furniture, lamps, and sculptures that reflect Mexican craftsmanship.

Carving and assembly are fundamental techniques in the creation of furniture and decorative items. Mexican carpenters and cabinetmakers use these skills to transform wood into unique pieces, using ingenious joining methods and detailed carving work to achieve spectacular finishes.

Hammocks are more than just functional elements for resting, they are an expression of our rich cultural traditions and craftwork skills. Artisans use their ingenuity and creativity to make them, showing their deep knowledge of ancestral techniques. Each design tells its own story and is a symbol of daily life and beliefs in local communities, transforming this traditional art into a reflection of our values and cultural heritage.

This is an art form that finds innovative ways to use paper and cardboard applying techniques that have been handed down over generations, creating works that come in many shapes and sizes, with each one reflecting our cultural wealth in every detail. Cardboard combines practicality and an aesthetic beauty, and works are hand painted with bright colors and intricate designs, highlighting the creativity and cultural heritage of the communities where they are made. Each piece is a testimony to the artisans’ artistic talent and the rich cultural traditionsthat inspire them to create such a significant tribute to local identity.

Also known as Huichol art, it showcasestraditional techniques applied by local artisans to reflect their religious beliefs and legends through beautiful iconography that expresses the people’s cosmovision. Their designs usually follow geometric patterns, with images from nature and mythical figures, all full of symbolic meaning related to the gods, nature and Wixárika spirituality. The bright colors and minute details in each piece not only show technical skill, but also tell important ancient and ceremonial tales from their culture. Thus, the artists keep their traditions and roots alive and connect the past to the present, sharing their world vision with those who enjoy their work.

This category covers a wide range of toys created for both pure enjoyment and educational purposes, while reflecting the cultural wealth and traditions of different communities. Handmade with local materials, they are not only functional but also aesthetically attractive. As well as being used for entertainment, the toys have connections with celebrations, legends and local customs, incorporating symbolic elements from the artisans’ communities and playing an important role in promoting cultural values and preserving traditions. This results in a tangible form of connecting new generations with their cultural heritage and the stories represented by each of the pieces.