Arts and crafts Mexico

It is an important handicraft market that has been open for over 50 years. In the Ciudadela, you can find all the Mexican handicrafts at very reasonable prices: textiles, traditional toys, hammocks, wicker and leather articles, black ceramics from Oaxaca... come from the smallest corners of the country. Before taking the plane back home, this is really the place to go for last minute gifts. There is no doubt that you will find your happiness at good prices. You can eat there (small restaurant on the square inside) or drink a cold beer.

This is a lively and colorful shop. It is a very good option to get a quality overview of Oaxacan handicrafts: alebrijes, ceramics, clothes, carpets, hammocks, etc. Here, prices are advertised and displayed, so you can buy with confidence. The prices are a little higher than when shopping in the village markets in the surrounding area, but the quality is there, and it is not impossible to negotiate (without abusing).

The specialty of the house is the hammocks, but this shop also sells jipis hats and other crafts.

This former convent of the Dominican nuns of Saint Catherine housed within its walls one of the oldest hospitals in Mexico. Various handicrafts are displayed in the different rooms of this beautiful colonial house, which now only has 5 patios. But a must-see is the workshop of Mario Agustin Gaspar Rodríguez and Beatriz Ortega, artisans who make Christs and other religious figures using an age-old indigenous technique: pasta de cañade maiz.

Open from 11 a. m. to 20 p. m., this boutique sells interior furniture and original objects, some of which are of Mexican origin. Very nice.

Wide store for all kinds of items of good quality and at prices ranging from lowest to highest: shopping, discs, silverware, clothing, pottery, wood… Free packaging for air transport.

Traditional crafts and crafts store.

A father and a sister painter of fame and a brother sculptor, Nelly Fuentes can claim to have an artistic fibre… and that is certain! It's in jewelry she excels. After many shops, this is where we found the most original pieces, beautiful at reasonable prices. Combining money with semi-precious stones, @, wood. On presentation of this 10% reduction guide.

This shop sells on two floors beautiful handicrafts from different regions of the country. The objects are organized by theme: there is for example a room dedicated to the huichol art, another to the objects in terra cotta, another one to the textiles. You will also find some very nice traditional silver jewelry. Not to be missed, if only for the pleasure of the eyes! One has indeed the impression to be in a museum as much as in a shop... For quality gifts, this is the place to stop.

La Aurora is a huge textile factory that operated from 1902 to 1991, supplied with water by an aqueduct that ran down the side of the mountain from the Presa Las Colonias, which can be seen from the botanical garden El Charco del Ingenio. The impressive space is now home to dozens of artists' studios, art galleries, design and decoration shops. Here and there you can see the remains of the amazing machines that once haunted this important place in local manufacturing life. The highlight of the show is the large Mexican antique shop.

This is the best of Mexico's handmade production, and for good reason: the selection was made by the Museum of Popular Art. Here, pottery and ceramics, plant creations, alebrijes, jewelry, wood, metal and leather have been fashioned by the best of the country's traditional creators. You will also find traditional clothing. A great place to support the artisans and take home quality souvenirs. For those who forget to shop in town, there is also a shop at the airport.

In this very large and beautiful colonial house, which offers a bohemian atmosphere, there are dozens of small, carefully selected shops. Here you can find beautiful handicrafts, vintage design, crockery, works of art and unclassifiable objects. And it's been going on since 1960! A small plus of the place: the excellent gastronomic proposals in the patio with traditional music (guitars, marimba) and margaritas with mezcal. A pleasant stage of colonial Mexico to be missed under no pretext.

If you can't get enough of markets, stop by this one, which is roughly the equivalent of the Ciudadela for this southern part of the city. On two floors, you can find handicrafts from all over Mexico: dishes, baskets, or, a little less typical, tote bags and figurines bearing the effigy of Frida Kahlo (the Casa Azul is a few blocks away). As always, it is a pleasure to wander through this joyful bazaar of a thousand and one colours.

Oro de Montealban is first and foremost a family story that dates back to 1947, when Doña Rosa Quevedo, in collaboration with her daughter Teje Calvo, decided to open the town's first jewelry store. Today, Teje's sons and grandsons continue the tradition. Witness to the rich heritage bequeathed by the Mixtec and Zapotec populations, the gold and silver pieces are true works of art, a subtle blend of tradition and modernity. To give as a gift or simply to treat yourself. A unique experience in the world of jewelry.

There's something magical about this art gallery, which displays some of the city's finest handicrafts in a setting worthy of Frida Kahlo's work. Since 1987, the place promises Mexican folklore in all its splendor. The rugs, in particular, designed by artists and made to order, are unique. Their designs and colors are not found anywhere else. There is also a small shop where you can buy nice souvenirs and cards. Worth a visit.

A beautiful handicraft shop, hosted by Jorge Fernando Iturribarría and his wife for over 20 years. Here you will find pieces of crafts that do not exist anywhere else, because Jorge works directly with local artisans to obtain unique models. Alebrijes (wooden object representing imaginary animals) are beautiful, as are masks and objects of white iron (hojalatas).

This NGO works in close collaboration on the themes of health, education, culture and sustainable development with the native groups of the region: Kumiay, Paipai, Kiliwa, Pucapá. Its shop offers a selection of the best handicrafts from these indigenous peoples. The visit is quick but instructive. If you want to bring back handicrafts as a souvenir, buy them here as the profits go directly to the indigenous artisans.

For more than 60 years, the Ibarra family has been dedicated to the production of colorful majolica-inspired ceramics and Talavera pottery. Their workshop is filled with richly colored products such as cups, plates, fountains, sinks and wall decorations. The Ibarras welcome visitors from all over the world who want to bring back a beautiful travel souvenir with geometric, floral and figurative designs of exceptional quality. Note that they can custom make authentic pieces to suit your tastes and needs.